Seaside Heritage, Colourful Past, Bright Future, 16 - 17 October 2007
Venue: St. Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings, East Sussex
The British seaside is unique, but many of the fragile remnants from its heyday are not well understood and appreciated. Many seaside towns have suffered a downturn in their prosperity marked by physical, environmental and community decline. Very often, the historic fabric that made these towns attractive and exciting is under pressure to adapt to changing holiday tastes and at risk from inappropriate development.
Should we protect more of this precious heritage? Should we protect them at all? What role do these buildings have in regenerating seaside towns in the 21st century? Is physical renewal enough? What else is needed to unlock their economic potential? What lessons can we learn from other countries? And what should local, regional and national organisations do?
English Heritage is hosting a two-day conference on 16 and 17 October 2007 in Hastings to celebrate the colourful history of our seaside towns and examine ways that their heritage can contribute to the economy, quality of life and regeneration.
This is an essential conference for anyone who cares about the management, regeneration, promotion and conservation of seaside towns or simply with an interest in their history and future.
If you would like to register to receive booking information on Seaside Heritage, contact Helen Charlton by email helen.charlton@sam-culture.com or call 01273 882112. Or if you would like to find out more log on to http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/seasideheritage
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