ENGLISH HERITAGE 205/06/05 8 June 2004 FIRST EVER ROAD MAP TO PUT THE REGION'S HISTORIC ASSETS ON TRACK
A blueprint to revitalise the historic environment in Yorkshire and the Humber, putting it at the centre of regeneration, is unveiled today (Thursday 9 June).
The plan - contained in a new publication called "Investing in Yorkshire's Heritage" - sets out investment priorities over the next five years, focused on action in the forthcoming year. It has been produced by the Yorkshire Historic Environment Forum (YHEF), comprising 19 organisations, including English Heritage, The National Trust, Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Houses Association and Yorkshire Forward.
In the first ever document of its kind, the heritage sector has worked in unison to answer two questions: where should we target limited resources and how do we lever-in more funding to tap the potential of the region's historic environment? Individual projects regarded as crucial to the sector are identified. They include:
* Effective management of Thornborough Henges, near Ripon * Appraisal of conservation areas under development pressure in Leeds, Malton and Norton and the Vales of York and Mowbray. * Restoration of the Royal Hall Harrogate, Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, and Darnall Works, Sheffield.
The forum has also highlighted thirteen overall investment goals, of which seven are earmarked as "paramount", including:
* Tackling labour market shortages in conservation skills - a problem particularly acute in local authorities and the construction industry. The challenge is highlighted in today's publication of crafts and skills research by the National Heritage Training Group, backed by ConstructionSkills and English Heritage. It reports nearly a quarter of such vacancies in the region go unfilled.
* Surveying, recording and interpreting historic sites under development pressure, so we know what is important and why.
* Focusing restoration grants on grade I and II* buildings, especially those in private ownership, industrial buildings and those under threat from development pressure.
* Ensuring that the implementation of regeneration initiatives, such as Yorkshire Forward's Renaissance programme, recognise the historic environment is an opportunity not a constraint.
* Marketing and enhancing existing historic tourist attractions.
* Developing educational outreach initiatives to break down barriers that leave many people disengaged from the historic environment.
David Fraser, Chair of the Yorkshire Historic Environment said:
"We are fortunate in Yorkshire and the Humber to have such a rich historic environment from high quality streetscapes, to mills, workshops, stately homes and opulent parks. But we think this priceless asset can carry more clout and have a greater impact on improving the quality of life. A well cared for historic environment makes the region a more attractive place for inward investment, provides sustainable housing and office accommodation, earns tourist revenue and provides a tangible sense of who we are in Yorkshire. This document underpins our aspirations in these area and many more. By acting together, organisations working in the heritage sector can have greater impact and ensure money is spent where it's most needed. But our greater ambition is to ensure more resources are invested in historic buildings, areas and landscapes."
According to the document, the region's historic environment generates £1.2 billion through tourism alone, attracting around nine million people each year and supporting 35,000 jobs. Progress on targets will be published in the annual "Heritage Counts" report, also produced by the YHEF.
Tomorrow is the big decision regarding forum if it goes or stays if it goes well it there decision. So I would like to say it will be sad but I have met some lovely people from the NEFF although we are a quiet sort of bunch do not do many trips but it is through the forum that I managed to stop being a workaholic and got a new life Thanks to you all all the best There is always the other forums
Originally posted by Dougal: Tomorrow is the big decision regarding forum if it goes or stays if it goes well it there decision. So I would like to say it will be sad but I have met some lovely people from the NEFF although we are a quiet sort of bunch do not do many trips but it is through the forum that I managed to stop being a workaholic and got a new life Thanks to you all all the best There is always the other forums
One of these days I will organise the NEFF Pickering trip I suggested about 2 years ago !
The Archaeology Section of Durham County Council, in conjunction with Durham University, are running a community archaeology excavation at East Park, Sedgefield this summer from Monday June 27-Sunday 17th July (working day: 10am-4:00pm).
The excavation will take place on the Roman site which was featured on Ch4's Time Team in 2003.
No previous experience is necessary. Training and equipment will be provided.
If you'd like to particpate or would like further information, please contact the archaeology section via email (archaeology@durham.gov.uk) or phone 0191 383 4225/4212.
Originally posted by Dougal: Congratulations PAM WELL DONE
Cheers Dougal ! I think its all been worth it, I am really chuffed about the degree but I will wait until I've been digging for a whole winter season before I say if I made the right career decision ! lol
Tarmac have offered to donate 60 acres of Thornborough to the public - I'm still finding out more info but my first impressions are that this is mainly land that was going to be uneconomic to quarry. One worrying aspect is that most of it was offered to the village of Nosterfield (and rejected) as a screen for when Thornborough Moor is quarried. However, they are offering not to quarry 7.5 acres of Ladybridge.
Sorry Valerie only just got back on (except when put catty comment on Tony Whatsis names site )Went back to China sent you some e.mails but obviously not got them . How is everyone all ok and getting ready for xmas
No I didn't, I'm afraid. But apparently it can be very difficult to get emails in and out of some parts of China. My friend in Wales, that I visited a couple of weeks ago, works for a charitable organisation dealing with rural health issues, and they had a couple of Chinese visitors recntly who came on a kind of cultural exchange visit. Jane said that only a percentage of the emails they tried to send got to their destination. that refers to the spooks that must be monitoring them.
Cable viewers and those in the north of England will be interested to know that the Thornborough Henges will be featured on TV this weekend.
The programme is called 'Seven Manmade Wonders of Yorkshire' & is on BBC1 at 6:15pm this Sunday.
Paul Hudson who's the presenter of the programme, - " for me, the most impressive of these 7 Yorkshire wonders was Thornborough Henges, which I found more spectacular than Stonehenge"
Second Annual County Durham Archaeology Day 2006: March 11th 2006. Programme Details Morning Session 9:30 – 9:50 Delegates arrive
9:50am Introduction and Welcome. Dr David Mason (County Archaeologist).
10:00-10.30 Excavation and Survey at the East Park, Sedgefield, Roman Site 2005 Richard Annis (Project Manager, Archaeological Services, Durham University) 10:35-11:05 Seeds for thought: Recent Archaeo-botanical work in Durham Jacqui Huntley (English Heritage North-East Science Advisor) 11:05-11:15 Questions.
11:15-11:45 Tea & Coffee
11:45-12:15 Roman Finds from the River Tees at Piercebridge Philippa Walton (Finds Liaison Officer, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough) 12:20-12:50 Innumerable Little Houses: Settlement Pattern and Local Distinctiveness in Weardale. Caroline Hardie (Archaeological Consultant, Archaeo-Environment Ltd) 12:50-1:00 Questions.
1:00-2:00 Lunch
Afternoon Session 2:00-2:30 The Weardale Churchyards Survey Margaret Manchester (Project Officer, Weardale Field Study Society) 2:35-3:05 NERRF: What is it and Why is it Important? Dr David Petts (Project Officer, Archaeology Section, Durham County Council)
3:05-3:35 Tea & Coffee
3:35-4:05 The Bollihope Common Archaeology Project Dr Rob Young (Northumberland National Park Archaeologist) 4:05-4:25 Questions 4:25-4:30 Wrap up & close of meeting.
Exhibitors There will be stalls in the Durham Room including: Durham Books; ON Books (archaeological & historical books); and displays showcasing work by DCC Archaeology Section; County Records Office, English Heritage; Archaeology Department, University of Durham; as well as local societies and archaeological contractors.
Ticket Details Tickets cost £7.50 and include a buffet lunch, tea & coffee. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the Archaeology Section, Culture & Leisure, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5TY. 0191-383-4212 or 383-4952 Cheques made payable to Durham County Council Tickets will be available from early/mid February 2006 Cancellation policy: Please give two working days notice if you need to cancel your booking and we’ll happily give you a refund. No refunds after Friday 3rd March 2006.
Information is now available on York Archaeological Trust's 2006 summer training dig. The dig is going to be in Dean's Park, York Minster and sounds very promising. As usual there are various opportunities to get involved, from "taster" days to 1 or 2 week trainee places. The dig will be open for viewing by the general public on a daily basis throughout the season, with tour guides on hand.
There is an article in today's Sunday Times Magazine on the decapitated Roman burials in York, featuring a picture of yours truly excavating a skelly. This is a pre-cursor to a TimeWatch prog on BBC on April 21st.
ITS GETTING NEAR HEHE
that refers to the spooks that must be monitoring them.