People understand, value, use and engage with the historic environment in many different ways. HEF is a high-level forum which, by working collaboratively, carries out a range of activities to encourage and support research, conservation, presentation, enjoyment and use of the historic environment in England.
July’s #HeritageChat was dedicated to Industrial Heritage. Participants lively debated important topics for the future of industrial heritage, such as the skills that the next generation of industrial heritage volunteers need; steps to be taken to ensure that communities remain at the heart of industrial heritage; tips to engage younger
June’s #HeritageChat focused on ‘Reopening Heritage‘, as many heritage venues and museums reopened (with capacity adapted to social distancing measures) in Step 3 of the Government Roadmap. ‘Reopening’ is also one of the main themes of the Heritage Recovery Plan, prepared by Historic England with and on behalf of the
In November 2021, the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. Inspired by the summit’s aim to ‘unite the world to tackle climate change’ the Historic Environment Forum created a task group to focus on heritage and climate change, using COP26 as
One of our favourite legacies of #Heritage2020 is #HeritageChat! For #Heritage2020Friday find here a collection of the past chats devoted to #HighStreets regeneration through culture . Still a timely topic related to #LevellingUp the country. 📸 Kai Bossom https://t.co/c2KfjReEPZ
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#COP26 is just around the corner and the @HistEnvForum COP26 task group can't wait to showcase brilliant examples of positive action on climate change, collected from across the #heritage sector. Launching in mid-Oct. #COP26 #TheTimeIsNow #GBGW 📸 @unsplash https://t.co/ixsca301v7
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RT @UoEHeritage: What do universities need from the heritage sector and visa versa? Check out our piece on @HistEnvForum's September #Herit…
Read MoreMore research on the #wellbeing benefits of #museums:
Read MoreIn a land so defined by its past, heritage now faces unprecedented challenges from climate change. We must act now. Look out for our @HistEnvForum COP26 task group statement on climate change, launching in mid-Oct #COP26 #TheTimeIsNow #GBGW 📸@Unsplash https://t.co/9z0QQdlhRS
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RT @hannahfluck: The Climate Friday webinars are one of my favourite things I do in my job. Do join us. You wont be disappointed @ClimateHe…
Read MoreRT @Heritage_NGOs: Please do keep adding your thoughts throughout the afternoon over on @HeritageChat - especially what you think could hel…
Read More@heritage_lizzie @OliverJWCox The next #HeritageChat will be on 19 October, 1-2pm as usual – the topic will be announced soon. In the meanwhile... hold the slot in your diary! 📅
Read MoreSpecial thanks to @heritage_lizzie and @OliverJWCox for suggesting the topic and helping facilitate today's #HeritageChat!
Read MoreFantastic #HeritageChat today! Thanks everyone for sharing your opinions, experiences and ideas - great food for thought
Read MoreBringing together senior members of staff from public and non-government bodies to work collaboratively on strategic matters for the historic environment sector.
