Painting Over a Masterpiece
It all started with a phone call. The caller was Ian Crick-Smith of Lincoln University, an expert on the decorationContinue Reading
Category: Conservation
Why I get excited about Heritage
Beth McHattie joined English Heritage in 1996 from Sotheby’s where she had been Head of Corporate Press. As Head ofContinue Reading
Oceanic Climate Change and Underwater Archaeology
Mark Dunkley is a marine archaeologist within English Heritage’s Designation Department and is responsible for the protection of underwater archaeologicalContinue Reading
Looking inside: Investigation of marine archaeological artefacts
Angela Middleton holds a degree in archaeological conservation from the University of Applied Sciences, Berlin/ Germany and an MSc inContinue Reading
The Changing Face of the High Street: Decline and Revival
A new report demonstrates that embracing historic character makes for a popular high street, Tim Brennan, our Senior Regeneration Advisor,Continue Reading
Historic Window Glass: The Use of Chemical Analysis to Date Manufacture
David Dungworth works for the Heritage Protection Department and is part of the team that provides English Heritage with specialistContinue Reading
Alston Moor: Buildings in a North Pennines Landscape
Matthew Whitfield is an Investigator in the Heritage Protection Department. He is involved with projects within the National Heritage ProtectionContinue Reading
Caring for Church Buildings
Janet Gough is the Director of ChurchCare, the Church of England’s authoritative resource for expert information on churches and cathedrals.Continue Reading
Diving into History with the English Heritage Dive Trails
Alison James is a maritime archaeologist based in the Designation Department of English Heritage. Part of her role includes theContinue Reading
Heritage Open Days – it’s the People’s Heritage
For Katja Condy being at the helm of Heritage Open Days since 2003 has been a great privilege and excellentContinue Reading