World Heritage Webinars – Industrial Heritage Season Two # 1: New Lanark

The first in a series of four webinars, that will showcase Industrial World Heritage Sites from across the UK.

This first webinar will focus on New Lanark World Heritage Site in Scotland. Your speak is Kate Lapping, Head of Heritage.

Kate is Head of Heritage and World Heritage Coordinator at New Lanark, an 18th-century mill village on the banks of the River Clyde. She also serves as a trustee with Industrial Museums Scotland. She began her career in libraries and archives in Glasgow before moving into a range of heritage roles across Scotland, where she focused on how heritage and culture can support health, wellbeing, and community connection. At New Lanark, she is passionate about placing the local community at the heart of the site while also creating welcoming experiences for visitors from around the world.

Other talks in this series include:

• Tuesday 3rd February – Blaenavon Industrial Landscape
• Tuesday 10th March – Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal
• Tuesday 21st April – UK Industrial Heritage Trail

Details:

• Webinar timings – 7-8pm UK time
• Online platform – All webinars will run on Zoom
• All webinars will be recorded and uploaded to WHUK’s private YouTube account; all ticket holders will be provided the link later in the week after the webinar
• Single tickets are £5; a series ticket for all four is £15

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