STRATEGIC VISION for the EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP of INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE 2008 – 2013

In June 2007 the Association for Industrial Archaeology (AIA), English Heritage (EH) and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) hosted a seminar in Swindon entitled ‘Strategic Issues in the Industrial Heritage’. The seminar was held in response to the sector’s concerns over the stewardship of the historic industrial environment and during the afternoon session small groups identified priorities for action to ensure that the fullest possible range of industrial heritage is conserved for future generations to utilise, learn about and enjoy. A statement of strategic vision and a draft action plan based upon the discussions at that seminar has now been produced by the three organisations involved and is available for consultation. Click here to download the Word document (46k).

Should you wish to comment on the Strategy please do so to Keith Falconer, Head of Industrial Archaeology at English Heritage (contact details below) by 30 September 2008.

The Action Plan will be revised in light of comments received and an agreed Action Plan will be considered by the AIA Council, EH’s Industrial Archaeology Panel and HLF’s Industrial, Maritime & Transport Group at their respective meetings in October and November 2008. Implementation of the Action Plan will be monitored and reviewed annually by the AIA Council, EH’s Industrial Archaeology Panel and the HLF’s Industrial, Maritime & Transport Group.

Please send your comments by 30 September 2008 to:
Keith Falconer
Head of Industrial Archaeology
English Heritage
NMRC, Kemble Drive
Swindon SN2 2GZ
Keith.Falconer@english-heritage.org.uk