About

Mission and Values

The Seaside Heritage Network is an educational charity which acts to raise awareness and understanding of the distinctive heritage of the UK seaside holiday. This heritage is both tangible and intangible – it comprises the historical architecture, social and cultural history, and everyday practices associated with 19th and 20th century mass tourism to UK seaside towns.

Our position is that the heritage created by mass tourism at the seaside is highly distinctive and has importance for many visitors at the seaside. At the same time, it is a heritage that is frequently overlooked and often neglected by many heritage agencies. We seek to raise the profile of seaside heritage and celebrate its unique contribution to life in this country.

Our Formal Charitable Objectives

To advance the education of the public in the subject of seaside heritage by:

Providing regular educational activities open to the public (including seminars, lectures, symposia, workshops, and guided walks) that build knowledge and understanding of the distinctive heritage of seaside towns
Facilitating a public network (that includes academics, historians, third sector campaign groups, building preservation trusts, civic trusts, owners of historic buildings, museums and members of the public) to promote knowledge and understanding of the detail and significance of seaside heritage
Sharing ideas and resources to promote best practice in the recognition, understanding and protection of seaside heritage for the public benefit
Conducting, supporting and sharing publicly-accessible research into the history and culture of seaside towns, including establishing an online resource hub.

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