Museum of the Year 2019 shortlist revealed

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From a medieval royal court to a cutting-edge architectural landmark, the five institutions on this year’s Museum of the Year shortlist demonstrate the diversity of the UK’s museum sector. The prestigious award hasn’t gone to a museum outside England since 2010, but there’s a good …

Church Architecture Awards 2019

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Nominations for the Church Architecture Awards 2019 are now OPEN. The awards are run by the National Churches Trust and Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association. • The Presidents’ Award is for the best new church buildings and new designs in church re-ordering, alterations or extensions. …

New Stone Heritage Register Published

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Stone Federation [Alliance member] is delighted to announce publication of The Stone Heritage Register 2019/20. The Stone Heritage Register is an invaluable resource from the Stone Heritage Group, part of Stone Federation. This resource has been created to provide heritage architects, local authorities, contractors and clients with …

Police Clarify Their Stance on Historic Vehicle MOT Exemptions

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Following a recent incident where the driver of an historic vehicle was erroneously given notice of intended prosecution by a police officer, The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (The Federation)  [Alliance member] has made efforts to avoid similar incidents by contacting the parties responsible seeking clarifications. …

RIBA Publishing: Rescue & Reuse

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The power of creativity and community championed in new RIBA [Alliance member] publishing release Rescue and Reuse: Communities, Heritage and Architecture Quietly playing vital roles in the lives of the public, the UK’s historic buildings influence our cultural identity more than we may realise. Rescue and …