The network of ERIH – European Route of Industrial Heritage wants to become a sustainable institution for the protection, maintenance and marketing of Europe’s industrial heritage. Therefore an association based on German law (eingetragener Verein) ERIH – European Route of Industrial Heritage has been founded.

Congratulations go to ERIH Anchor Point Lady Victoria Colliery in Newtongrange, Midlothian which has been voted Scotland’s most treasured place.
This accolade came in a competition run by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland ahead of its centenary.

Following a substantial refurbishment by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Sir Neil Cossons OBE, Chairman of English Heritage, has officially re-opened YHA Coalbrookdale, Shropshire. Extensive upgrading work has transformed the former Literary and Scientific Institute, which was built in the 19th century, into a modern youth hostel, appealing to today’s more discerning group travellers.

This year’s ERIH annual conference took place on 13 and 14 September in the amazing LWL Industrial Museum Colliery Zollern in Dortmund and focused on the progress of the ERIH project and highlighted examples of best-practice in the European Route of Industrial Heritage. 

“The Heart of England Route of Industrial Heritage” was launched on the 25th July by Brian Summers, Chairman of Tourism West Midlands, with Steve Miller, Chief Executive, Ironbridge Gorge Museum and David Buckley, ERIH UK Co-ordinator at Thinktank, Birmingham.