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Penarth Town Trails
Twelve themed trails of Penarth, South Wales.
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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.
Kathryn Ferry urges a reassessment of resort architecture
Seaside resorts developed a highly distinctive identity as a result of their mass entertainment function but changing trends in tourism have seen many seafront buildings neglected.
The article argues for a reassessment similar to that enjoyed by industrial heritage and draws attention to the limitations of statutory listing which favours buildings dating from before the peak period of seaside expansion. The author highlights examples of built heritage undergoing restoration and others that need help.
The article was published in Heritage Now, the members magazine of Historic Buildings and Places (HBAP) Magazine | Historic Buildings & Places You can download an author's pre-print version of the article here.
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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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