How to do… archaeological conservation
An archaeological excavation can result in a huge amount of artefacts being excavated. But what does conservation involve?
An archaeological excavation can result in a huge amount of artefacts being excavated. But what does conservation involve?
Beneath London’s Southbank Centre, a landmark brutalist monument, lies a completely different kind of heritage.
There is plenty to see and much history to be discovered when visiting any of the 42,000 churches, chapels and meeting houses in the UK.
There are more than 10,000 conservation areas in England. With 59% being rural and 41% urban – there’s a lot of variety.
This month marks 50 years of conservation areas in England, and the biggest birthday party of all is in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
Ahead of Heritage Open Days, we speak to two Archaeological Conservators about their favourite finds and what got them interested in archaeological objects.
Mills are a huge part of northern history, but many are lying vacant and under threat. Here we look at 6 examples of new uses for mills in the North West.
London streets are lined with colourful shops, clamouring for our attention. Many are of considerable age, and have survived forContinue Reading
There are few towns or villages in Britain that do not have a public memorial to commemorate those who diedContinue Reading
The textile mills of West Yorkshire were the original Northern Powerhouses at the centre of the Industrial Revolution.