IHBC NewsBlog

Old Sarum fire in listed (& disputed) WW1 Hangar - Wiltshire Council has sought legal advice after fire engulfed a listed First World War hangar that was embroiled in a lengthy planning dispute.

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UK Antarctic Heritage Trust launches ‘Virtual Visit’ website area

The Trust calls on people to 'Immerse yourself in our heritage – Making Antarctica Accessible'

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Southend Council pledge to force Kursaal owners to maintain building

The Council has pledged to use ‘every tool in the toolbox’ if urgent repairs are not carried out.

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HE’s Research Magazine publishes a major study of the heritage of England’s suburbs

The article traces the long evolution of an internal programme to research 200 years of suburban growth

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IHBC Context 183 Wellbeing and Heritage published

The issue explores issues at the intersection of heritage and wellbeing.

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SAVE celebrates 50 years of campaigning 1975-2025

SAVE Britain’s Heritage has announced events across the country to celebrate bringing new life to remarkable buildings.

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IHBC Annual School 2025 - Shrewsbury 12-14 June

Themed Heritage in Context – Value: Plan: Change, join in-person or online.

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200th Anniversary Celebration of the Modern Railway Planned

The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on September 27, 1825.

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Competence Framework Launched for Sustainability in the Built Environment

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Edge have jointly published the framework.

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Historic England Launches Wellbeing Strategy for Heritage

Whether through visiting, volunteering, learning or creative practice, engaging with heritage can strengthen confidence, resilience, hope and social connections.