Our blog with news and insights from the team
This is our church
Are England's historic churches facing an inevitable decline, or are we witnessing a quiet reinvention of our public realm?
In our latest blog, Jamie considers how a combination of new funding models, (potentially) dwindling attendance and rising maintenance costs present significant challenges for places of worship as sites that are safe, open and in active public use.
In a civil society where church-going is seemingly reduced, parishes across the country are pivoting into multi-functional community hubs—housing post offices, foodbanks, cafés and cultural venues—generating value and opportunities for connection and in new and surprising ways.
The Other British Museum
Andrew’s new favourite Instagram account is The Other British Museum
Valuing Seaside Heritage: symposium reflections
Last week Andrew escaped the heatwave and headed to the coast for the Valuing Seaside Heritage Symposium organised by Seaside Heritage Network, Historic Buildings & Places and Heritage Network.
Tangram on board to shape Medway's Heritage Strategy
Tangram appointed by Medway Council to create five-year Heritage Strategy.
Bradford City of Culture 2025 and the responsibility of enhancing a cultural ecosystem
Beyond spectacle, what is the responsibility of a City of Culture? Partner Jamie Reece explores how Bradford 2025 amplifies local culture and invites global connection to build a lasting creative ecosystem.
A Taste of Home: Food, History and Heritage
Last week I was on holiday in and around Bologna, the place that gave spag bol to us Brits and baloney to Americans by way of tagliatelle al ragù and mortadella. My trip to Bologna got me thinking about the food and drink of the places I’ve called home: Southend-on-Sea, Leeds and East London.
Musings on the Heritage Creates 2025 Report from The Heritage Alliance
The Heritage Creates 2025 report is a reminder that heritage is about participation as much as preservation, and its power to connect communities and foster creativity.