Hi Sarah,
New Towns.
Speaking as someone who lives and works in the first of the second-generation post-war New Towns, I find this a fascinating topic of study. In a rather ad hoc fashion I have been developing some interesting approaches to the archaeology of the New Town itself (as distinct from the archaeology of the settlements which pre-dated it) involving community groups and others. The whole New Towns movement encapsulates quite well many of the embedded approaches to landscape design and the creation of 'place' in the latter 20th century, and the English New Towns (in contrast to many of their European counterparts) have been successful in many ways, if not always quite in the manner initially envisaged. There are elements of the original 1960s and 1970s design which are potentially under threat from 'modernisation' and what is true for Telford is going to be equally true for Milton Keynes and other settlements. I can see that it might be possible to develop - in your jargon - 'thematic projects with tangible protection outcomes' which also press the right buttons in terms of engagement and citizenship (if those are still appropriate buzz-words) and indeed the 'big society'.
I can think of several ways one might go about this: if it sounds interesting let me know and I'll try and write something useful. I would also be interested to hear others' views on this as a possible theme.
All the best
Paul
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Subject: NHPP Late 20th c
With apologies to those outside England who might not be interested, and indeed those with an abhorrence of the conservation approach. This may be a bit long, but I'm asking for help so read if you can.
English Heritage will soon launch its National Heritage Protection Plan (NHPP), which is a plan of what should be done to support EH's protection of heritage over the next 4 years. There was a consultation on the plan last summer, and a revised draft is out for consultation now - finishing on Feb 14th. Please do comment if you have an interest
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/professional/protection/national-heritage-protection-plan/all-about-NHPP/
For this group the good news is the later 20th century has an Topic all of its own under
"Measure 4. Understanding: Assessment of Character and Significance
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This Measure focuses English Heritage support and action on a range of themes and places which in our estimation, and through consultation, have emerged as being insufficiently understood, significantly threatened by change, and of potentially high significance in terms of their heritage values. Activities are grouped under the following Topics, but will focus on specific targeted subsets of each topic, as set out in the more detailed descriptions. Action will focus explicitly on establishing tangible protection outcomes for the assets and landscapes under scrutiny."
4A2 LATER 20th-CENTURY HERITAGE
Post-WW2 buildings and landscapes are facing acute redevelopment pressures and their designation and protection is often highly contentious, underscoring the need for an enhanced, authoritative knowledge base as well as an increased public appreciation of their value. Consensus on strategies for management is vital. Action will focus on a thematic or case-based approach to espousing values and practical protection for heritage beyond the traditional.
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So here's where I need help. I'm on the group planning an Activity Plan for this topic. Most of the other people (and ideas so far) are Architectural Historians. Help me come up with thematic projects with tangible protection outcomes, by next Tues!
All the best
Sarah
Visit the new English Heritage website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk . The site has a new, dedicated section for heritage professionals: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/professional together with information on days out http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout, heritage news http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/news, looking after listed properties http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/your-property and the latest information on heritage protection: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/caring/listing.
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