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We're dedicated to exploring and celebrating heritage in all its forms. We believe that understanding the past is essential to building a more prosperous, fair, and healthy world for everyone.

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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
✨ Excited to support Questival in the historic village of Port Sunlight, Wirral! 🎲📖🎨 Join us on Sat 3 Oct 2026 at Hulme Hall for a celebration of fantasy fiction, comics, RPGs, panel talks & creative workshops. Discover authors, local artists & game creators: questival.uk
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Questival UK
Questival is an epic new one-day celebration of fantasy, comics, RPGs and creativity in Port Sunlight. Expect author talks, signings, illustration workshops, RPG sessions and more. Tickets launch in J...
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
There's just one week to go until the Heritage Institute Annual Lecture, and we'd be delighted if you could join us. Prof Nicholas Temple (LMU) Adala Leeson and Elizabeth Bennett (Historic England) will explore how we understand, value, and inherit culture and heritage. 🎟️link below
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Join us on the 14th July for our Anuual Lecture an afternoon exploring how we understand, value, and inherit culture and heritage in a rapidly changing world. 🎤 Prof Nicholas Temple (LMU) and Adala Leeson and Elizabeth Bennett (Historic England) 🎟️ Tix here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-herita...
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The Heritage Institute: Annual Lecture
Join us for talks with leading experts in the heritage field discussing historical understanding of environment and heritage value.
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Museum of Transport Greater Manchester @motgm.uk · 31/03/2026
Now, here's an interesting video... 👀 youtu.be/dSPUuTYvfVE?... 5083 should be back at our museum soon.
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Collaboration in Restoration: How today's bus industry can help to preserve our heritage
Join The Bus Inspectors behind the scenes at Stagecoach Yorkshire's Chesterfield depot for an exclusive look at a collaborative restoration which is nearing completion. Engineering Director Jack…
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
✨Share your research in major museum exhibition✨ The VG&M are inviting researchers from across the University to share their exciting work in our Lightbulb Moments exhibition.
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Research and Partnerships team, UoL @livunirpteam.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Registrations are open for the University's annual Research Fellows Showcase on 12 May where you can discover exciting research from across our community 🌱🕹️🏟️🌇🎶⚖️ UoL staff thinking about a fellowship application? Explore our Fellowships resource🔗 staff.liverpool.ac.uk/research/res...
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Happening today! Come along!
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
This Monday! 🙌 PGR Heritage Network's Public Engagement Workshop. Learn how to share your research. 📅 23 March | 2–3pm 📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum, Liverpool Free & open to all PGR students 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/pgr-heritage-network-public-engagement-workshop-tickets-1981938182456
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PGR Heritage Network - Public Engagement Workshop
Join us for a training session in all things public engagement.
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Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology at UoL @livancworlds.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
TOMORROW (Thursday 19 march) ANNUAL BRUNNER LECTURE IN EGYPTOLOGY An in-person (only) event open to the public, followed by a reception. #ACEResearch @livancworlds.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social
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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Greater Manchester Combined Authority launches new GM Freelancer Network📢 Join a paid advisory group that will bring together creative freelancers from across GM to ensure real lived experience shapes policy, investment & support for creative careers. 📅 28 March, 5pm 🔗 ow.ly/IZ7E50YsXmh
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
📢Are you a PGR? Join us for a public engagement workshop on the 23rd March. Learn skills in how to spread your research as widely as possible and how to put on engaging events. ⛓️ Book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pgr-herita...
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Our latest Heritage Institute newsletter is out now! This issue includes: 📚 A triple book launch on urban & migrant heritage 🏛️ Research projects in India & Oman 🖼️ An exhibition on W Africa’s Kingsway Stores Plus upcoming events, wkshops and funding opportunities sway.cloud.microsoft/JwLrBD3PFGwx...
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Newsletter March 2025
Welcome to the third issue of the Heritage Institute newsletter. We have lots of exciting news, events, and updates to share with you.
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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Next week is Sustainability Week here at the Uni, with loads of activities from building tours to Dragons' Den challenges to get involved with. Read all about it below, and follow @livunisustain.bsky.social for the latest news and events. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/16/s...
Sustainability Week 23rd-27th February
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Join Us for The Heritage Institute Seminar Series! On Monday, 2 March featuring Barnabas Calder & Dr Jonathan Hogg. This event marks the opening of the 2026 Heritage Institute Seminar Series we also have the Special Collections & Archives team presenting unique heritage materials. 🔗Book link below
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Join Prof Saunders for The Material Worlds Lunchtime Seminars 11th Feb 2-3pm. She will present her current research project at the Rendall Building SR1 and online via Teams. Prof Saunders seminar is entitled 'Monuments, Counter-Monuments and Materiality in contemporary Germany'
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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
We're proud to be a Tate Liverpool partner, and as part of that collaboration, we'd like to introduce our latest student ambassadors, Emily and Eliza, who will be championing the Tate on campus and learning all about how the gallery works too www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Tomorrow! AHUWA Liverpool presents a Urban+/Heritage Talk, where Dr Nura Ali explores Lagos’s hydro-social relations, focusing on the Makoko/Iwaya waterfront and the vital role of Lagosian waterpreneurs. 📝 Register here: shorturl.at/6VGb7 📍 Online event: get your Zoom link via registration!
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Exhibition: Shopping Emporiums of West Africa - The architecture and history of the 'Kingsway Stores' A new exhibition, co-curated by University of Liverpool academic Prof Iain Jackson is opening in Accra, Ghana on 15 Jan. It tells the story of the iconic 'Kingsway Stores'. Check it out links below
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Great turnout at our Heritage Institute triple-book launch! 📚✨ Lots of guests, traditional Syrian cake gifts 🍰 and a live Irish violin performance 🎻 made it a warm, lively celebration of global heritage. More info 👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/heritage-ins...
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Triple book launch celebrated at VGM Leggate Theatre | Stories | Heritage Institute | University of Liverpool
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Two talks tomorrow about the history of violence of Humans and Animals in India on campus at 2.30pm
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Join us at the Victoria Gallery & Museum on the 1st Dec. We will be celebrating 3 new books with the editors and authors. We'll be discussing the world of Urban and migrant heritage. We'll be joined by Iain Jackson, Ataa Alsalloum and Ian Magedera. 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/a-book-lau...
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A Book Launch Event: A triple launch celebration
Join us for the exciting launch of our latest books where you can hear from the editors and enjoy some snacks and drinks!
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We are delighted to invite you to a seminar on the 5th December exploring diverse perspectives on Chinese Heritage, featuring three scholars whose work engages with heritage, culture, and place through different disciplinary lenses. 🔗Find out more and sign up here www.eventbrite.com/e/perspectiv...
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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
📚 On 1 Dec, join @heritageinstitute.bsky.social for a triple book launch featuring new works on Indian cities, African architecture, and migrant culture in the UK. In person at @victoriagallery.bsky.social at 1pm www.eventbrite.com/e/a-book-lau... #BookSky 🔖
A Triple Launch Celebration
Triple book launch, Monday 1 Dec, VGM Leggate Theatre1st Dec 1pm
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Join us at the Victoria Gallery & Museum on the 1st Dec. We will be celebrating 3 new books with the editors and authors. We'll be discussing the world of Urban and migrant heritage. We'll be joined by Iain Jackson, Ataa Alsalloum and Ian Magedera. 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/a-book-lau...
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A Book Launch Event: A triple launch celebration
Join us for the exciting launch of our latest books where you can hear from the editors and enjoy some snacks and drinks!
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The University of Liverpool’s School of Law and Social Justice hosted a one-day workshop on Monday 3 November, exploring the histories and legacies of ‘scientific’ racism within Liverpool’s heritage institutions. 🔗Read the full story here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/heritage-ins...
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We are delighted to invite you to a seminar on the 5th December exploring diverse perspectives on Chinese Heritage, featuring three scholars whose work engages with heritage, culture, and place through different disciplinary lenses. 🔗Find out more and sign up here www.eventbrite.com/e/perspectiv...
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
On 12th November we will be hosting a ‘Town Hall’ style meeting to discuss projects for seed corn funding to collaborate with partner organisation, University of Alberta, Canada. Please contact us for more information or sign up here www.eventbrite.com/e/indigeneit...
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Indigeneity 'Town Hall' meeting
Let's gather at the Indigeneity 'Town Hall' meeting for a powerful discussion and community connection!
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Fantastic day for the Institute earlier in the week. Interesting talks connecting the local to international heritage from Marie Le Devehat and Cathy Roberts and the SCA team opened the archives to demo how much local research is waiting to happen
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
All are welcome — come and connect with Wirral’s living heritage. Tues 21 Oct 4:15–5:30 PM Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the rich and often surprising heritage of the Wirral. Marie Le Devehat and Cathy Roberts, will discuss their respective initiatives. 🎟️https://tinyurl.com/yr9bzb9j
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The Heritage Institute: Seminar Series - A Local Initiative
Marie Le Devehat and Cathy Roberts provide talks on their local heritage initiatives.
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
All are welcome — come and connect with Wirral’s living heritage. Tues 21 Oct 4:15–5:30 PM Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the rich and often surprising heritage of the Wirral. Marie Le Devehat and Cathy Roberts, will discuss their respective initiatives. 🎟️https://tinyurl.com/yr9bzb9j
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The Heritage Institute: Seminar Series - A Local Initiative
Marie Le Devehat and Cathy Roberts provide talks on their local heritage initiatives.
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
We are delighted to invite you to the next instalment of the Institute's Seminar series. Talks from Marie Le Devehat/Cathy Roberts on the 21st Oct. Marie with talk about her work as a World Heritage Project Officer and Cathy Roberts will be sharing the secrets of a World War II Munitions Factory🔗
An autumnal scene in Birkenhead Park overlooking a lakeGroup of 8 women Circa 1940's in an underground munitions factory.
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
✨ Introducing our new series: “The Institute Interview” ✨ A space where we sit down with visiting scholars and researchers connected with the Heritage Institute to explore their work and the ideas shaping the future of heritage studies. First up - Prof Wolney Unes www.liverpool.ac.uk/heritage-ins...
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The Institute Interview: meet our Visiting Scholar, Professor Wolney Unes | Stories | Heritage Institute | University of Liverpool
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
We’re proud to partner with National Museums Liverpool and Octopus Associates on the £1 Billion Initiative*. A ground-breaking study exploring the economic, social, and cultural impact of the Waterfront Transformation Project. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/news/press-r...
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The £1 Billion* Initiative explores economic impact of National Museums Liverpool’s Waterfront Transformation Project
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
All Aboard: Writing the Journey – A Metropoetry Workshop was a resounding success! Bringing together creatives, storytellers, and poetry lovers on a journey of expression and personal reflections. Thank you to all the participants and Garance Marechal for running and supporting the events.
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Unforgettable Ride Through History and into the Future! All Aboard panel were a success! Well attended, full of creativity & big ideas about rail’s future. Huge thanks to our Chair Ian Wray and the panel guests & to everyone who joined. Heritage inspiring tomorrow 🚉✨ #RocketAllAboard
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We're thrilled to share "The Future of Rail – All Aboard for Tomorrow!" a free, creative workshop taking place on Sat 13 Sept at Metal Culture, Edge Hill Station (Liverpool) Places are limited, so please book your free ticket in advance to secure your spot. manchesterhistories.co.uk/events/the-f...
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The Future of Rail – All Aboard for Tomorrow! – Manchester Histories
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We're thrilled to share "The Future of Rail – All Aboard for Tomorrow!" a free, creative workshop taking place on Sat 13 Sept at Metal Culture, Edge Hill Station (Liverpool) Places are limited, so please book your free ticket in advance to secure your spot. manchesterhistories.co.uk/events/the-f...
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The Future of Rail – All Aboard for Tomorrow! – Manchester Histories
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
🚂 All Aboard for an Unforgettable Journey Through Time – September 13 in Liverpool! Victoria Gallery & Museum, Ashton Street, Liverpool, L69 3DR Join special guests and heritage professionals in a fascinating panel discussion chaired by Professor Ian Wray of the Heseltine Institute lnkd.in/euiJwSAU
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
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All Aboard for an Unforgettable Ride Through History and into the Future! | The University of Liverpool | The Heritage Institute
🚂 All Aboard for an Unforgettable Journey Through Time – September 13 in Liverpool! We're thrilled to share about an upcoming event that promises to be both thought-provoking and inspiring: “All Aboar...
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
📣Many interesting events taking place around the city. It start on the 13th September and runs over the whole weekend. ⛓️https://britishsciencefestival.org/the-british-science-festival-is-heading-to-liverpool-in-2025/ 🎟️Get your tickets for the festival before they sell out
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
🚆We're excited to announce we will be hosting 3 events over the course of the festival. There are still some spaces available but they are selling fast. 🚆 ⛓️https://britishsciencefestival.org/event/all-aboard-journey-through-intercity-innovation/
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All aboard! Journey through intercity innovation | British Science Festival
Run time: 17.00 – 19.00 Please note that this event is being run by The Heritage Institute and tickets can be booked using the link below. Please ignore the 'Booking not required&apos…
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
🚆We're excited to announce we will be hosting 3 events over the course of the festival. There are still some spaces available but they are selling fast. 🚆 ⛓️https://britishsciencefestival.org/event/all-aboard-journey-through-intercity-innovation/
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All aboard! Journey through intercity innovation | British Science Festival
Run time: 17.00 – 19.00 Please note that this event is being run by The Heritage Institute and tickets can be booked using the link below. Please ignore the 'Booking not required&apos…
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
We’re excited to share the launch of Veterans' Voices, a powerful oral history initiative documenting the experiences of British nuclear test veterans. 🎙️ Veterans' Voices: An Oral History of British Nuclear Test Veterans 📅 Launch Event | 12 September | British Library 🔗 events.bl.uk/events/veter...
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Veterans’ Voices: Legacies of Britain’s Nuclear Testing Programme | British Library
This evening explores the first-hand testimonies of the men who helped make Britain a nuclear power.Now in their eighties and nineties, British nuclear tes
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Lessons from the Past: Collaboration, Care & Activism in Public History 📍 Liverpool, 12–13 Sept 2025 🌐 lessonsfromthepast.info A 2-day event exploring how public history can inform radical futures. Workshops, walks, discussions—connecting communities, researchers & creatives.
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Lessons From The Past – A UN Sustainable Development Goals Conference
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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Congratulations Dr John Harrison, expert in Himalayan architecture, proving there's no mountain too high as he gains his PhD at 83! ⛰️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Architecture expert, 83, graduates with PhD
John Harrison first studied at the University of Liverpool 65 years ago as an undergraduate.
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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
The Faculty's Professor @sarahpeverley.bsky.social and her research help keep this mermaid's tale alive. Read all about the vengeful Mermaids of Staithes and their legacy here www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'This seaside village's mermaids myth is still growing'
The historical roots of a Yorkshire mermaids legend are uncovered from the murky depths of time.
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Congratulations to Dr Giamila Quattrone, Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Co-Director of ArCHIAM, who has had three photographs shortlisted in the ICOMOS-UK Photography Competition. More info through link below 📸https://icomos-uk.org/shortlist-announced-for-the-icomos-uk-photography-competition
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lookforplace @lookforplace.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
#Alhambra #World #Heritage #Site #Granada #Spain
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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
TOMORROW: Join us with @mcrhistories.bsky.social as we unveil a new Heritage for Wellbeing toolkit, sharing insights into its development as you join in with an activity 🗓️ 4 June ⏰ 1pm 📍Bolton Library 🎟️ Book (free): www.eventbrite.co.uk... #festivaloflibraries @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social
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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
🏛️ India: Architecture, Culture and Heritage in Transition offered powerful insights into cultural change & preservation. Special Collections: Heritage Collection Sandpit sparked brilliant ideas around research and collaboration. Thanks to everyone – more to come soon! #Heritage #Culture #Research
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