As reported <previously>, “Some Alnwick Heritage Heroes” was shortlisted in the Association for Heritage Interpretation Awards category for Volunteer and Community Projects. The AHI awards scheme recognises and rewards best practice in heritage interpretation across the UK and Ireland. Competition was strong, and we were proud to be picked as runner-up to a worthy winner: the … Continue reading Runner up
Today Historic England have published the 2019 update to their Heritage at Risk Register. There’s a map <here> and North-East highlights <here>. Locally there are no major changes – we still have several entries, with two in the town: General Lambert’s House: Priority B – Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; … Continue reading Heritage at risk
“Report of the committee appointed by the president of the local government board and the secretary for Scotland to consider the questions of building construction in connection with the provision of dwellings for the working classes in England and Wales, and Scotland and report upon methods of securing economy and despatch in the provision of … Continue reading Tudor Walters
About 2,750 people in Alnwick are entitled to free off-peak bus travel. Some rough calculations on the back of an envelope suggest that about 280 of those haven’t applied for a bus pass, and about 1,500 have got a bus pass, but don’t use it. This scheme is designed to encourage sustainable travel, and to … Continue reading Concessionary travel
This week Historic Environment Scotland has published a “Guide to Climate Change Impacts on Scotland’s Historic Environment“. It can be downloaded <here> The guide identifies many of the risks and hazards of climate change that are facing Scotland’s historic environment. Aimed at owners, local communities and those who care for historic sites it offers routes … Continue reading Climate Change and the Historic Environment
The society has long campaigned for the centre of Alnwick to be more pedestrian friendly. However, we know that views differ among members about the trial in Narrowgate – just as they do in the rest of the town. What is most important is that the assessment of the trial is able to take different … Continue reading Narrowgate survey
The National Design Guide was published today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. It illustrates how well-designed places that are beautiful, enduring and successful can be achieved in practice. So naturally Alnwick is featured. See page 20: Pottergate: “Flats are used to turn the corner of this urban block. Stepped bay windows … Continue reading National Design Guide
