Number 10: The Impact of Covid-19 on the Heritage Sector

Anni Mantyniemi at The Institute of Conservation reflects on the work to be done in order to revitalise the conservation sector as it reopens.

David McDonald, Chair of the IHBC, discusses the organisation’s response to Covid-19 and how it is supporting members.

Rob Lennox at the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists describes the challenges presented by Covid-19 to the commercial archaeology sector.

Mark Powers, Technical Director at Waterman Infrastructure and Environment Ltd introduces the response of and impacts on the development sector.

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Mark North, Mineral Products Association, highlights the opportunity during Covid-19 to help the UK building stone sector.

Marcus Paine, Stone Federation Quarry Forum Chairman, describes how the natural stone industry is reopening after the easing of restrictions.

Hannah Fluck, Head of Environmental Strategy at Historic England, sets out the opportunities for climate change action post-Covid-19.

Jan Pahl, Vice President of the Canterbury Society shares an inspiring account of some of the positives to come out of the lockdown in Canterbury.

Heritage Minister Nigel Huddleston highlights the continued work happening across the sector and government to support organisations until recovery.

Elaine Willett reflects on how Natural England are continuing with their work during the pandemic.

Frances Cambrook of the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship, reflects on the impact of Covid-19 on the delivery of practical craft training in cathedrals.

Lara Band, Lead Archaeologist for the East Kent Coast Discovery Programme, shares inspiring work on engaging communities digitally during lockdown.

Tanya Venture, CDP PhD student with Historic England reflects on the ways in which the pandemic might affect our attitudes to the loss of heritage.

Marion Barter of Marion Barter Associates, highlights some of the challenges and opportunities of managing a business at home during lockdown.

Sarah Cary from Enfield Council considers the challenges and opportunities facing local authorities in supporting their heritage and communities.

Ruth Blackman, Architect, describes how measures could be taken to restart work to maintain and repair places of worship.

The Traditional Cornmillers Guild describes how Covid-19 has had a major impact on small traditional mills of its members.

Anooshka Rawden (Cultural Heritage Lead, South Downs National Park) describes how the impact of Covid-19 has sent shock waves through the sector.

Emma Robinson (Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Historic Houses) presents the challenges faced by independent historic houses and gardens.

Helen Monger, Director at the London Parks and Gardens Trust, gives evidence for the important role of green spaces during the pandemic.

Neil Redfern, Executive Director at the Council for British Archaeology shares the work the organisation is doing to support the sector.

Peter Aiers, Chief Executive of The Churches Conservation Trust describes the challenges and opportunities for the Trust.

Richard Osgood, Senior Archaeologist, Defence Infrastructure Organisation describes how DIO continues to work during the coronavirus outbreak.

Simon Headley, Historic Churches Support Officer reflects on the challenges of looking after church buildings in the current situation.

Dr Michael Nevell, Industrial Heritage Support Officer for England, shares experiences from the industrial heritage sector.

Ian Baggott, Managing Director at CFP, examines the findings of research to understand how park managers are responding to the pandemic.