Open letter May 2011 - Cuts to Heritage
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Dear Sir, In spite of contributing an estimated £20.6 billion annually to the economy, the Heritage sector is facing disproportionate cuts both locally and nationally. These cuts are dangerous because they directly affect the natural and historic environments which are our inheritance from the people who went before us and it is our responsibility to leave them in a fit state for all those who come after us. Once lost, our natural and historical resources and the cultural and economic value which they represent are gone forever. We therefore call on the Government to take three simple steps to safeguard the economic, cultural and social value of our past. 1. Any changes to the planning system must retain existing statutory protection for historic monuments and landscapes and must require local authorities to maintain up to date records of the natural and historic assets in their care. This foundation is essential to support, encourage and build local activity and partnerships which will ensure the natural and historic environment is both protected and promoted as a central part of the national and local economy. 2. The value of heritage to the economy should be recognised through careful investment in our museums, historic buildings and in related historical and environmental projects which enhance our communities as places to live, work, invest in and visit. 3. Public enthusiasm for our heritage is demonstrated through interest in spectacular finds such as the Staffordshire hoard, through membership of local and national societies and through participation in archaeological fieldwork and research. We call upon the government to ensure the continued funding of the Portable Antiquities Scheme, the Heritage Crime Initiative and the network of local archaeological curators and museums which exist to support and expand popular participation and engagement with the historic environment.
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Transcript of Open letter May 2011 - Cuts to Heritage
Dear Sir,
In spite of contributing an estimated £20.6 billion annually to the economy, the Heritage sector is facing disproportionate cuts both locally and nationally.
These cuts are dangerous because they directly affect the natural and historic environments which are our inheritance from the people who went before us and it is our responsibility to leave them in a fit state for all those who come after us. Once lost, our natural and historical resources and the cultural and economic value which they represent are gone forever.
We therefore call on the Government to take three simple steps to safeguard the economic, cultural and social value of our past.
1. Any changes to the planning system must retain existing statutory protection for historic monuments and landscapes and must require local authorities to maintain up to date records of the natural and historic assets in their care. This foundation is essential to support, encourage and build local activity and partnerships which will ensure the natural and historic environment is both protected and promoted as a central part of the national and local economy.
2. The value of heritage to the economy should be recognised through careful investment in our museums, historic buildings and in related historical and environmental projects which enhance our communities as places to live, work, invest in and visit.
3. Public enthusiasm for our heritage is demonstrated through interest in spectacular finds such as the Staffordshire hoard, through membership of local and national societies and through participation in archaeological fieldwork and research. We call upon the government to ensure the continued funding of the Portable Antiquities Scheme, the Heritage Crime Initiative and the network of local archaeological curators and museums which exist to support and expand popular participation and engagement with the historic environment.
We strongly believe that investment in the historic environment represents investment in the future through an understanding of our shared past. Such investment carries social and economic benefits which far exceed the modest cost.
Signed:
Dr. Mark Adams,Senior Archaeological Project Officer,
National Museums Liverpool Field Archaeology Unit,Dock Traffic Office,Albert Dock,Liverpool, L3 4AX
Max Adams145 Rectory RdGateshead, NE8 4RQ
Professor Mick AstonEmeritus Professor of ArchaeologyUniversity of BristolDepartment of Archaeology and Anthropology43 Woodland RoadClifton, BRISTOL BS8 1UU
Ed ArcherSouth Lanarkshire Museums Forum
Rachel AthertonCollections OfficerDerby City Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS
Anna Badcock MIfARegional Director of Strategy & Development, ArcHeritage, 54 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG
Stuart BaileyChairman, Leicester Civic SocietyEast Midlands Association of Civic & Heritage Societies48 Meadow AvenueLoughborough, LE11 1JT
Cornelius Barton BA, [email protected]
Alex Beeby BA MA PIfA - Roman Ceramic SpecialistAnne Irving BA PhD AIfA - Cultural Resources ManagerKatie Green BSc MSc - Archaeological Outreach Officer Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire (APS)The Old SchoolCameron Street
HeckingtonSleaford, NG34 9RW
John Bennet, Professor of Aegean ArchaeologyDepartment of ArchaeologyUniversity of SheffieldSheffield, S1 4ET
Mrs Janet Bicheno24 Holmead WalkDorchester, DT1 3GE
Joanna Bird, BA FSADavid Bird, BA, PhD, FSA14 Kings Road, Guildford, GU1 4JW
Barbara Borgers, Visiting Research StudentDepartment of ArchaeologyUniversity of SheffieldSheffield, S1 4ET
Jez Bretherton MIFA1 Carmen HouseBush BankHereford, HR4 8EH
British Women Archaeologistshttp://britishwomenarchaeologists.org.uk/
Andy BrockmanResearch Director - Digging Dad's Army Project72 Nithdale RoadLondon, SE18 3PD
Antony Brown BA AIFAArchaeological ConsultantFlat 3c, 3 SummerfieldBroomhill Sheffield, S10 3DD
Victoria BryantHistoric Environment and Archaeology Service ManagerWorcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology ServiceWoodbury
Henwick GroveUniversity of Worcester, WR2 6AJ
Diana C. Briscoe, MsArchive of Anglo-Saxon Pottery Stamps (AASPS)117 Cholmley GardensFortune Green RoadLondon NW6 1UP
Dr Paul C Buckland, FGS, FRES, FRGS, FSA, FSA (Scot.)20 Den Bank Close,Crosspool,Sheffield, S10 5PA.
Richard BuckleyChairman of Committee, Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical SocietyThe GuildhallGuildhall LaneLeicester, LE1 5FQ
Toby Catchpole40 Bloomfield RoadGloucester, GL1 5BW
Dr Adrian M. Chadwick19 Kensington Place, Maindee, Newport NP19 8GP.
Professor Andrew ChamberlainDepartment of ArchaeologyUniversity of SheffieldSheffield, S1 4ET
Dr John ChapmanReader in ArchaeologyDepartment of ArchaeologyDurham University, Science Site, Durham, DH1 3LE.
Nathalie CohenTeam LeaderThames Discovery ProgrammeMortimer Wheeler House46 Eagle Wharf RoadLondon, N1 7ED
Committee of the Society of Museum Archaeologistshttp://www.socmusarch.org.uk/
Joyce Compton6 Newgale HouseCwmbran, NP44 3QH
Dr Anwen Cooper,Postdoctoral Research AssociateDepartment of ArchaeologyDurham University, Science Site, Durham, DH1 3LE.
Don CooperChairmanHendon and District Archaeological Society (HADAS)East End Road, Finchley, London N3 3QE
Kevin CootesDepartment of ArchaeologyUniversity of SheffieldSheffield, S1 4ET
Dr Chris CumberpatchFreelance ArchaeologistVice-chairman, RESCUE: The British Archaeological Trust22 Tennyson RoadSheffield, S6 2WE
Geoffrey. B. Dannell FSA, FCA28-30 Main Street,WoodnewtonPeterborough PE8 5EB
James Dinn, Archaeological Officer, Worcester City Council, 194 West Malvern Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 4AZ
Patrick Daniel27 Meersbrook Park RoadSheffield, S8 9FN
Dr Margarita Díaz-Andre
Department of Archaeology, Durham University, Durham, DH1 3LE
Sarah Elsom, Dip. Archaeol., [email protected]
Jane Evans, Senior Finds Archaeologist, Worcestershire County Archaeological Service, 194 West Malvern Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 4AZ
Dr Paul Everill MIFA FHEALecturer in Applied Archaeological TechniquesDepartment Fieldwork OfficerDepartment of ArchaeologyUniversity of Winchester
Professor Christopher EyreProfessor of Egyptology,SACE, 12-14 Abercromby Square,University of Liverpool,Liverpool, L69 7WZ
Dr Jill EyersChiltern Archaeology13 Pusey WayLane EndBucks, HP14 3LG
Jane Faiers (Mrs.) Freelance Ceramicist,Knoll Cottages,1, The Knoll, Martley Road, Lower Broadheath, WR2 6QG
Ms Kate Faulkes26 Wentworth StreetBirdwellBarnsley, S70 5UN
Dr Neil Faulkner FSA,University of BristolDepartment of Archaeology and Anthropology43 Woodland RoadClifton, BRISTOL BS8 1UU
Dr Joe Flatman, MIfA, FSASenior LecturerInstitute of Archaeology31-34 Gordon SquareLondon, WC1H 0PY
Mrs. F.E. Fox, Vice President, Staffordshire Archaeological & Historical SocietySt Mary`s Heritage Centre, Market Street, Lichfield
Dr Duncan GarrowSchool of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology, University of LiverpoolLiverpool L69 3BX
Dr Helen GeakeFinds Advisor, Portable Antiquities SchemeUniversity of CambridgeDowning StreetCambridge, CB2 3DZ
Dr Melanie GilesArchaeology: School of Arts, Histories and Cultures,University of Manchester,Oxford Road,Manchester. M13 9PL
Samantha Glasswell [email protected]
Dr Meggen GondekReader in ArchaeologyDept. of History & ArchaeologyUniversity of ChesterParkgate RdChester CH1 4BJ
Jamie Hall91 Victoria StreetBurton-on-Trent, DW14 2LS
Dr (Cllr) Mike HamiltonNewport City CouncilNewportNP20 4UR
Professor John W S Hearle,Chairman, Mellor Archaeological TrustThe Old Vicarage, Church Road, Mellor, Stockport, SK6 5LX
Mr. Tony Howe BA MIfA, SecretaryRescue: The British Archaeological Trust15a Bull PlainHertford, SG14 1DX
Derek HurstCounty Archaeological Service, Woodbury Hall, University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester WR2 6AJ
Ms. Pam Irving (Editor; RESCUE News)Rescue: The British Archaeological Trust15a Bull PlainHertford, SG14 1DX
Dr Robert Ixer Ph.D FSADepartment of Geology, University of LeicesterUniversity Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH
Mrs Alison Jackson-Bass2 Bagshaw LaneSparrowpitBuxtonDerbyshire, SK17 8EU
Kirsten Jarrett BA (Hons.) MA PhDFreelance ArchaeologistDerby
Mr Wayne Jarvis105 Wolverton Road
Leicester LE3 2AJ
Dr Thomas KadorUCD School of ArchaeologyUniversity College DublinBelfieldDublin 4
Shannon M. Kennedy BA MA29 Orchard RoadSheffield, S6 3TS
Rod Mackey FSAFreelance Archaeologist & LecturerVice-chair East Riding Archaeological Society
Dr Laura McAtackneyContinuing Education LecturerDept of Archaeology & AnthropologyUniversity of Bristol
Keith J Fitzpatrick-Matthews Archaeology OfficerNorth Hertfordshire District Council
Mark LandonChairmanBraughing Archaeology Group,13, Green End, Braughing, Hertfordshire SG11 2PG
Dr Catriona MackieUniversity of LiverpoolSchool of Archaeology, Classics and EgyptologyCentre for Manx StudiesThe Stable BuildingOld Castletown RoadDouglasIsle of Man, IM2 1QB
Dr. Sarah May14 Highland TerraceSouthseaHants, PO4 9DE
Mr. Colin Merrony, Field Officer,Department of Archaeology,University of SheffieldSheffield, S1 4ET
David Millum, BA, MA, Field ArchaeologistGrebe, Plumpton Green, East Sussex, BN7 3BT.
John MorelandHead of DepartmentProfessor of Historical ArchaeologyDepartment of ArchaeologyUniversity of SheffieldSheffield, S1 4ET
Angela Monckton Honorary SecretaryFriends of Jewry Wall Museum, Leicester
Ruth MorganHon Secretary, Hunter Archaeological SocietyRoyd Farm, Carr Road, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2NR
Jacqui Mulville (PhD),Senior Lecturer in Bioarchaeology Public Engagement and STEM Ambassador School of History, Archaeology and Religion,Cardiff University, Humanities Building, Colum Drive, CARDIFF, CF10 3EU
Jacky Nowakowski BA FSA MIfASenior Archaeologist4 Melrose TerraceTruroCornwall TR1 1EZ
Mary Ann Owoc PhDAssociate Professor, Department of Anthropology/ArchaeologyAssociate Dean, Zurn School of Sciences and MathematicsMercyhurst CollegeErie, PAUSA
John PalmerDorset Natural History and Archaeological Society4 Horyford Close, Preston,Weymouth DT3 6DJ
Professor Mike Parker-PearsonDepartment of Archaeology, University of SheffieldSheffield, S1 4ET
Dr Dominic Perring, Director Centre for Applied Archaeology & Archaeology South-East,Institute of Archaeology, University College London, 31-34 Gordon Square,London WC1H 0PY.
Louise ParkinsonFreelance Archaeologist9 Pollards Lane, Summerseat, Bury, BL9 5PF
Gareth PerryGraduate School of Archaeology and Archaeological ScienceUniversity of SheffieldWest Court2 Mappin StreetSheffield, S1 4DT
Dr David Petts Department of Archaeology, Durham UniversityDurham, DH1 3LE
Dr Mark PluciennikDirector of Distance Learning
School of Archaeology & Ancient HistoryUniversity of LeicesterUniversity Road,Leicester LE1 7RH
Dr Rachel Pope School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology12-14 Abercromby SquareUniversity of LiverpoolLiverpool L69 7W
Jude Plouviez BA FSA, Archaeological Officer, Suffolk County Council
Ms Georgina PlowrightLeaazes CottageLincoln HillHumshaughHexham, NE46 4BE
Ann Preston-Jones, Historic Environment (Projects), Cornwall Council34 Dobbs Lane, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3NB.
Mr. Alan Rae (Archaeologist)Department of Archaeology, Durham UniversityDurham, DH1 3LE
Mr Dan Ratcliffe BA, MIfAPlanning Archaeologist, Cornwall25 Sawles Road,St AustellPL25 4UE
RESCUE – The British Archaeological Trust15A Bull PlainHertford, SG14 1DX
Beth RichardsonPost-Roman Finds SpecialistMuseum of London ArchaeologyMortimer Wheeler House46 Eagle Wharf RoadLondon N1 7ED
Jane Richardson BSc MSc PhD MIfA Senior Project ManagerArchaeological Services WYAS, PO Box 30, Nepshaw Lane South Morley, Leeds, LS27 0UG
Lorna RichardsonCentre for Digital HumanitiesInformation Studies DepartmentUniversity College LondonGower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
Honorary Research AssistantInstitute of Archaeology, UCL31-34 Gordon SquareLondon WC1H 0PY
Peter RobinsonMuseum Officer (Archaeology)Doncaster Museum and Art GalleryChequer RoadDoncaster, DN1 2AE
Ian Roberts Principal ArchaeologistArchaeological Services WYAS, PO Box 30, Nepshaw Lane South Morley, Leeds, LS27 0UG
Nicola Rogers - Artefact ResearcherYork Archaeological Trust47 Aldwark, York, YO1 7BX
Sally Rodgers MACommunity Heritage Officer Heeley City FarmRichards RoadHeeley Sheffield, S2 3D
Steve RoskamsDept. of Archaeology, University of YorkKings Manor,
York, YO1 7EP
Dr Peter Rowley-Conway Department of Archaeology,Durham UniversityDurham, DH1 3LE
Andrew Sage MA (Dunelm), AiFAIndependent archaeological ceramic specialist.Hon. Secretary MPRG
Alun Salt MPhil PhDThe Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester,Leicester, LE1 7RH
Dr Duncan Sayer MIfAUniversity of Central LancashireUniversity of Central LancashirePreston PR1 2HE
Chris ScurfieldCS Archaeology Manor Farm HouseManor Occupation RoadRoyston, S71 4SG
Dr. Sarah SempleDeputy Co-Director of Institute for Medieval and Renaissance StudiesSenior Lecturer in ArchaeologyDepartment of ArchaeologyDurham UniversitySouth Road Durham, DH1 3LE
Adam Sharpe BA MIfASenior ArchaeologistHistoric EnvironmentCornwall Council
3 BotallackSt. Just in PenwithPenzanceCornwall TR19 7QG
Dr Alison Sheridan, President of the Prehistoric Society, (on behalf of the Council of the Prehistoric Society)Prehistoric Society,Institute of Archaeology,
31-34 Gordon Square,London, WC1H 0PY
Dr Bill SillarInstitute of Archaeology, UCL, 34 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0PY
Angela Stafford PhDTrustee, Castleton Historical SocietyCastleton, Derbyshire
Bob SydesConsultantSydes Heritage Services30 Ainsty AvenueYork, YO24 1HH
Sarah Tarlow BA, MPhil, PhDSenior Lecturer in Archaeology,School of Archaeology & Ancient HistoryUniversity of LeicesterUniversity Road,Leicester LE1 7RH
Graham TaylorExperimental Archaeology & Ceramic InterpretationPotted HistoryBridge StreetRothburyNorthumberland, NE65 7SE
Dr. M.D. Thomas B.Sc., M.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.Volunteer at Caerleon Legionary Museum, Wales
Mr. Reuben Thorpe Institute of Archaeology, University College London 31-34 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PY
Mr Andrew Tissington11 Rookery ChaseDeepcar
SheffieldS36 2NF
Anna Tyacke MA Cantab MA Leics AMAFinds Liaison Officer for CornwallPortable Antiquities SchemeRoyal Cornwall MuseumRiver StreetTruro, TR1 2SJ
Dr Clive Waddington, Managing Director Archaeological Research Services Ltd.Angel HousePortland SquareBakewell, DE45 1HB
Robert WallaceDirector Culver Archaeological ProjectCulver FarmChurch RoadBarcombeEast Sussex, BN8 5TR
Diarmaid Walshe MA [Arch]31 Kembal StreetIpswich, IP4 5EE
Dr Helen Wickstead MIfAFaculty of Science,Kingston UniversityRiver House 53–57 High Street Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1LQ
Howard Williams BSc MA PhD FSAProfessor of Archaeology, Dept of History & Archaeology, University of Chester, Parkgate Rd, Chester CH1 4BJ
Ms Judith Winters,Internet Archaeology, Dept of Archaeology, University of York
The King's ManorYork, Y01 7EP,
Dr Ann Woodward, Vice President, The Prehistoric Society17 Great Western Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UF
Eliott Wragg MAField Officer, Thames Discovery ProgrammeLAARCMortimer Wheeler House46 Eagle Wharf RoadLondon N1 7ED
Ms. Jane Young (Artefact specialist)25 West ParadeLincoln
