heritage news

Arts expected to 'bear the brunt of spending cuts'

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:58:44 +0100

The arts sector is expected to suffer under the government's spending cuts.

'Vintage year' for archaeologists

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:56:01 +0100

The dry summer has offered up several archaeological discoveries.

Museum acquires insect collection

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:54:37 +0100

The Natural History Museum has acquired an unusual new collection.

Archaeological talks held in NE

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:45:00 +0100

Talks are being held by the National Park Archaeologist, Chris Jones.

Heritage bodies 'could merge'

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:32:34 +0100

It has been suggested that the DCMS could merge heritage groups in order to save money.

MA invites funding applications

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:09:10 +0100

The MA is inviting organisations to apply for funding through its Effective Collections scheme.

Admission fees 'could cut numbers'

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:07:40 +0100

Visitor numbers could decline if admission fees are introduced at museums.

Milestone for restoration work

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:02:05 +0100

Restoration of the Whitley Bay Spanish City Dome is nearing completion.

Future Libraries plan announced

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:53:52 +0100

The first ten areas to join the Future Libraries programme have been revealed.

Museum research considers mammoths

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:51:03 +0100

Scientists from the Natural History Museum are among those to consider the reasons behind the extinction of woolly mammoths.

Cultural heritage 'attracts GBP1bn'

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:50:42 +0100

Britain's cultural heritage earned the country GBP1 billion in revenue from overseas tourists in 2009.

Railway creates cultural jobs

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:50:43 +0100

Jobs in cultural heritage have been created by an "ambitious" steam railway project.

Collections reviews 'recommended'

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:15:52 +0100

Museum workers have been advised to consider undertaking a collections review.

NCA deadline approaching

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:29:13 +0100

People with careers in the arts have until the end of the month to complete the cultural workforce survey.

Heritage piece to remain in UK

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:02:38 +0100

A temporary export bar has been placed on a rare regulator made in the Arnold workshop.

Cultural heritage piece restored

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:04:18 +0100

A piece of English heritage has been restored and removed from the 'at risk' register.

Italianate Garden awarded funding

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:03:27 +0100

English Heritage has awarded a grant to help restore the house and grounds in South Devon.

Museums 'save by emergency funding'

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:37:07 +0100

Museums in Sheffield have been saved by emergency funding from the council.

Policy 'to reflect museums' needs'

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:15:17 +0100

Museums in Northern Ireland have been encouraged to contribute to a consultation regarding heritage policy.

Lottery to continue heritage support

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:02:46 +0100

The Heritage Lottery Fund is to continue its commitment to major transformational projects.

Museums encouraging literacy

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:06:04 +0100

Museums and archive collections are being used to inspire children to improve their literacy.