Industrial Heritage
Explore the vast industrial heritage of the UK with reviews, news, event listings, website links and much more from hundreds of museums, collections and heritage sites.
In Pictures: The power of No Redemption at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield
Photographer Keith Pattison depicts a community's defence of their way of life during the miners' strikes of 1984 and 1985 in a visually powerful exhibition in Yorkshire.
Sheffield Hallam University and Museums Sheffield put metalwork online in Objects in 3D
Researchers and curators have teamed up for an innovative new online adventure shedding new light on the metalwork masterpieces Sheffield is famous for.
Avoncroft Museum set for more restoration heroics after storms batter historic windmill
An 18th century windmill which was just days from being fully restored at the Museum of Historic Buildings in Bromsgrove needs a £5,000 repair job after "horrifying" storm damage.
The Culture24 Review of 2011: New Museum Openings
From new suites of maritime marvels to Ancient Greece and Egypt, we take a look at some of the best new museums and heritage spaces which have appeared during 2011.
New Spode History Centre to open in Stoke on Trent for Spring 2012
An important aspect of the ceramic heritage of Stoke-on-Trent is to be preserved as the Spode Museum Trust reveal plans to open a visitor centre at the former Spode Factory site.
Photographer Jean-Claude Wicky links Cornwall with Bolivia in Mineros, Bolivia at Geevor
A "stunning" show in the fitting setting of Cornwall's Geevor Tin Mine displays photos taken by a Swiss photographer during 17 years of visits to Bolivian mining centres.
Ghosts of Lady Victoria Colliery to light up Midlothian skies over National Mining Museum
An innovative lighting system installed at the National Mining Museum in Scotland will make miners and pit wheels appear to be moving as part of a programme of enhancements.
English Heritage report highlights England's industrial heritage in danger
A new report from English Heritage shows that far more of England's listed industrial buildings are at risk than other protected buildings.
Museum of Liverpool to unleash spectacular new galleries after record opening visitor numbers
A recreation of the Liverpool Overhead Railway and the productive port which saw the city spearhead the industrial revolution will star in new galleries before the end of 2011.
Flying Scotsman restoration update: Classic loco due to return in spring 2012
Pictures from the National Railway Museum's restoration of the Flying Scotsman, which is due to return to the tracks in late spring 2012.
Stunning display of industrial imagery from private collection comes to Bowes Museum
Prints from John Eckblad's extensive private collection make up At the Heart of Progress: Coal, Iron and Steam since 1750
Stott Mill Engine resurrected after 27-year rebuild by Anson Engine Museum heroes
A 60-ton, 250-horsepower steam engine built in 1903 will return to public action for the first time in more than 50 years this weekend thanks to a team of tenacious volunteers.
Ten Documents of Cornwall: A history of a County at Cornwall Record Office
As part of its Heritage Open Days weekend Cornwall Record Office compiled a list of documents and themes that represent an overview of Cornish life and history.
Culture24 On The Trail Of... Britain's Best Lighthouses
Summertime is a great time for 'lighthouse bagging'. Here, in the first in our new 'Culture24 On The Trail Of' series, we present a handy rundown of some of the best in the UK.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery gets Chris Coekin's industrial West Midlands in Manufactory
As part of the Homes of Metal series of shows, acclaimed Leicester photographer Chris Coekin captures the sights, sounds and workers of an ancient West Midlands factory.
