“British Seaside Resorts as World Heritage?” seminar
Wednesday 26th March 16.30 – 17.30 Online seminar via Zoom In Britain, we often take our seaside resorts for granted. The…
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The 135th Anniversary of The Forth Bridge
Recognised the world over, the Forth Bridge is a true Scottish icon symbolising engineering brilliance and Scottish pride. It celebrates…
Read moreJurassic Coast Trust closure
The Trustees and President of World Heritage UK (WHUK) would like to express their sadness at the recent closure of…
Read moreICOMOS International Charter and Guidance on Sites with Intangible Cultural Heritage
ICOMOS the non-governmental international organisation dedicated to the conservation of the world’s monuments and sites, has announced the adoption of…
Read moreIUCN’s “The Meaning of Nature” report
An IUCN Issues Paper that advocates for a more integrated approach to nature, its definition, and the wide benefit that…
Read moreWorld Heritage & Peace
World Heritage Sites could and should play a more active role in promoting a vision of global peace, heritage experts…
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World Heritage Lost
There have been three recent articles in professional journals reflecting on the recent loss of Liverpool’s World Heritage Site status.…
Read moreWorld Heritage UK’s COP 26 statement
World Heritage UK (WHUK) calls upon the UK Government and all the leaders of signatory State Parties to the World…
Read moreVisitor Centres in a Changing World webinar
A report by webinar chair and WH:UK Trustee, Jane Gibson, Durham World Heritage Site Coordinator On 18th February, World Heritage…
Read moreIn memory of Mark Suggitt
The Board of Trustees of World Heritage UK were shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely death of Mark…
Read moreOpportunities
Job opportunity – Saltaire World Heritage Site Officer
This is a great opportunity to work in Bradford District which is experiencing a cultural renaissance energised by their designation…
Read moreJob opportunity – the Passage Tomb Landscape of Co. Sligo, Ireland
Sligo County Council in Ireland is wanting to recruit a Project Coordinator for The Passage Tomb Landscape of Co. Sligo.…
Read moreJob opportunity – Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site
Role: Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site Partnership Officer Organisation: Wiltshire Council Location: Chippenham Salary: £29,269 – £31,364 Hours per week: 37…
Read moreJob Vacancy: General Secretary of ICOMOS-UK
ICOMOS-UK is currently recruiting for a new General Secretary. The current Secretary is stepping down after twenty years of service…
Read moreVacancy – Assistant Manager: Customer Services Durham WHS
Durham WHS‘ museums and visitor attractions welcome thousands of people across the year; providing space for education, learning, research and…
Read moreVacancy – Bath World Heritage Sites Advisory Board Chair
Voluntary position, expenses paid, 3-year term (potentially extendable), expected time commitment minimum 4 days per month. The City of Bath…
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