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We’ve joined SAVE, National Amenity Societies and local groups to call for the Liverpool Street Station plans to be reviewed.

There are serious concerns about the impact on the station, the disruption for those who use it every day, and the cost.

Read more 👉 casework.jcnas.org.uk/appl/217001

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News from the Victorian Society | Save Liverpool Street Station: Write to the Mayor News about Save Liverpool Street Station: Write to the Mayor from the The Victorian Society - news.

If you want to make your views heard on the proposed changes, @thevicsoc.bsky.social have a guide on writing a letter to the Mayor:
www.victoriansociety.org.uk/national-new...

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It's not too late for Liverpool Street Station! archive.ph/WkaOA

The Mayor of London @london.gov.uk has the opportunity to stop the current proposals going ahead while better alternatives can be considered.

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We’ve objected to plans to demolish the Railway Bell in Lambeth. 📣📣📣

The proposal would see this locally listed building demolished to make way for new apartments, with no clear evidence that it couldn’t be adapted for a new use.

Read our response 👉 casework.jcnas.org.uk/appl/215997

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Submissions are open for the 2026 Stephen Croad Prize, celebrating outstanding research and writing on the UK’s historic buildings. Contributions on building conservation and heritage crafts are also encouraged.

🔗 Full details hbap.org.uk/2026-stephen...

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Got something to new to share about Neanderthal archaeology? The Prehistoric Society Europa conference in June this year is looking for papers (call will be extended):

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I'm looking for suggestions of museum/heritage education consultants for a small project, ideally south-west based. Any ideas or recommendations greatly received!

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It's only Wednesday and I have suddenly become incapable of spelling demolishion. This is a problem for my job.

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Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.

Really welcome the idea that all new homes should come with green energy as standard. The next step would be to require solar on industrial and commercial structures - such huge expanses of roof space!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Criminalise scrolling Tiktok without headphones in a shared office kitchen

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Archaeologists Engage in conversation with Jane Miller Learn how Archaeology Scotland promotes inclusive community engagement by using archaeology to build skills, confidence and connections.

Learn how Archaeology Scotland promotes inclusive community engagement by using archaeology to build skills, confidence & connections

Join this FREE online talk 7pm, 7th July
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985278908...

#archaeology #community #publicengagement #inclusion @archsengage.bsky.social

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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ancient DNA) at University of York Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ancient DNA) on jobs.ac.uk!

Nice aDNA postdoc at York, working on Roman mobility: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQT035/p...

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Fern Brady wearing a camera helmet on Taskmaster and opening the task, which has a red wax seal, and reading the contents. She has a purple set of coveralls on as well, which is just fun.

Fern Brady wearing a camera helmet on Taskmaster and opening the task, which has a red wax seal, and reading the contents. She has a purple set of coveralls on as well, which is just fun.

"Open the Strait of Hormuz. You may not receive the help of any other sovereign nation. Fastest wins."

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An alternative career for Madeline: writer's muse

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Kind of feel bad for criticising how unrealistic the show is now 😆

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This is like ... Grey's Anatomy level of Dramatic Life Events happening while you mind your own business.

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Can anyone find me an example of when a juliet balcony actually looks good on a historic building? So far I haven't found any examples which change my opinion of them.

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Still better than when I heard the sentence "structurally supportive skirting boards" from a specialist timber building surveyor. The CHILLS I had

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Read a listed building consent statement recently that just said "we do not consider that the removal of this structural pillar will cause any harm to the building" so... that was reassuring.

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Anyone want to explain to me why the parcel posted in Leeds yesterday and due to be delivered to me in York this morning is currently in the Hemel Hempstead sorting office?

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It doesn’t escape me that these are named after a woman and a teenage girl. It does not escape me that medical misogyny continues to kill.

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Proposed Planning Policy Reforms: Implications for Archaeology and Heritage in the Draft NPPF An online talk with Neil Redfern and Catherine Bell

Still spaces available for this evening’s session on the Implications for Archaeology in the Draft National Planning Policy Framework!

Join Neil Redfern and Catherine Bell as they unpack what the changes mean, key areas of concern, and how to contribute to the consultation.

👉 tinyurl.com/2wwwm9z7

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A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years

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There's information in the article on how Canadians can contact the Minister of the Environment and other lawmakers to ask for some time to find a solution - please do what you can!

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Alarm as Canadian Register of Historic Places to Shut Down - National Trust for Canada The Canadian Register of Historic Places, better known as the historicplaces.ca website, is coming down. Parks Canada announced in late...

Really worrying news that the only National Register of Historic Places in Canada will be shut down this spring, with no replacement. This will make it hard to find, research and conserve these sites and lots of valuable information will be lost forever.

nationaltrustcanada.ca/online-stori...

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A black and white photo of a computer lab with the following text added:

'Remote Volunteering

New opportunities now available in our geotagging project'.

A black and white photo of a computer lab with the following text added: 'Remote Volunteering New opportunities now available in our geotagging project'.

We're increasing the capacity of our current geotagging project to take on new volunteers!

Help us refine our collection by adding geographic data to historic photos, completed entirely remotely at your own pace.

Interested? Get in touch with us at archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

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Former RIBA president backs rival McAslan scheme for Liverpool Street station revamp ahead of crucial planning meeting next week City of London due to consider controversial Network Rail plan next Tuesday

Another notable voice gets behind our campaign 💪
www.building.co.uk/news/former-...

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Get involved with Bakewell and District Historical Society Support the Society and Bakewell Old House Museum. Explore opportunities to volunteer, become a member, and join the team.

There's a vacancy for a Museum Manager Curator at the lovely Bakewell Old House Museum!

Be part of fascinating piece of history, a friendly community, and have your chance to shape the museum for the future:
bit.ly/ManagerCuratorVacancy

Please share around your networks.
#MuseumJob #HeritageJob

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Get involved with Bakewell and District Historical Society Support the Society and Bakewell Old House Museum. Explore opportunities to volunteer, become a member, and join the team.

There's a vacancy for a Museum Manager Curator at the lovely Bakewell Old House Museum!

Be part of fascinating piece of history, a friendly community, and have your chance to shape the museum for the future:
bit.ly/ManagerCuratorVacancy

Please share around your networks.
#MuseumJob #HeritageJob

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📣 SAVE LIVERPOOL STREET STATION!

🚂 If you haven’t objected to Network Rail and Acme’s plans since June 2025 you still have time ⏳

💻 Even if you signed the petition to Save Liverpool St Station on change.org, you must please go online to make your objection on the City of London planning portal 🧵

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