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Recognising Seaside Heritage
An article by SHN Chair Kathryn Ferry from ‘Heritage Now,’ the members magazine of Historic Buildings and Places, which urges a reassessment of resort architecture.
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Practical resources, research and commentary on seaside heritage: guides, best practice and downloadable material. Free to use and growing.
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Historic England Research about the seaside
An issue of Historic England’s Research magazine dedicated to tourism and the seaside
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How seaside piers are adapting in the 21st century
An academic paper by SHN trustees Anya Chapman and Duncan Light, which looks at how seaside piers are adapting and repositioning for new markets in the 21st century
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- GuideLink
Great Yarmouth Historic Town Trail
A heritage trail of Great Yarmouth, taking in the old town and the seafront
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The neglected heritage of the seaside
An academic paper by SHN trustees Anya Chapman and Duncan Light which looks at why the heritage of our seaside resorts is so frequently overlooked
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Scarborough Town Trails
A series of heritage trails for Scarborough, each themed around a different aspect of the town.
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Donald McGill: The King of the Saucy Postcard
An educational resource covering the history of the postcard, postcards and the law, and the drive to stamp out smut with the rise in popularity of McGill's postcards at the seaside.
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The distinctive sounds of seaside amusement arcades
New research by Dr Martha Lineham on the distinctive soundscapes of amusement arcades, which provide a unique sensory experience at the seaside
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Pier Review: Sustainability toolkit for British seaside piers
This document provides a comprehensive review of the status, challenges, and best practices for British seaside piers, including sustainability strategies.
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Art Deco Bournemouth Walking Trail
A self-guided 1-hour walking tour of Bournemouth's finest interwar Art Deco and Modernist buildings, from the Pavilion Theatre to the former Odeon Cinema.
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