News & Insights

Announcements from the network, and longer reads on the research, policy and practice of seaside heritage.

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INSIGHT· 16 Sept 2026
What sort of summer have Britain’s seaside towns had?
2026 was the summer of 5 heatwaves and unprecedented temperatures in the UK. What has been the effect on Britain’s seaside towns?
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INSIGHT· 16 Sept 2026
The history of Government policy for seaside towns in England
England’s seaside resorts entered a long period of decline from the 1970s onwards as tourists turned their backs on the English coast in favour of the Mediterranean package holiday. How has the government responded to this decline?
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INSIGHT· 7 Sept 2026
Saving Our Seaside Heritage through Regeneration and Reuse
Seaside heritage matters. From piers to promenades, beach huts to bandstands, pleasure gardens, lidos, historic hotels, and amusement arcades, seaside heritage buildings are a key part of our history and identity in Britain. They play an important role as social and economic infrastructure for communities today.
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