an industrial and landscape archaeologist with more than 30 years of experience in the heritage sector, helped to set up the first ERIH networks in the UK and more recently, as Industrial Heritage Support [...] has been involved in providing support for England’s industrial heritage sites and the organisations that run them. In this role, on behalf of Historic England, he has already worked closely with Jonathan [...] He is deputy head of industrial heritage at Historic Environment Scotland, which includes a number of sites that hold ERIH membership. The position of ERIH Coordinator for England is now in the hands of

Museum of Science and Industry , located in the world's oldest surviving passenger station of 1830, the railway already entered the steam age thanks to the inventions of industrial pioneers such as Richard [...] until the mid-twentieth century, are another fascinating chapter in rail history. The move to adapt heritage railways for visitor trips marked the beginning of the Talyllyn Railway in Wales, which has been [...] museum railway. Thus, it is also a major milestone on the long journey to conserving the railway heritage and making it a hands-on experience. An early indication that this was imperative is the DB Museum

network for industrial tourism and is particularly interested in sites still largely unknown. El Generador, a Basque tourism provider and host of the International Industrial Tourism Fair B-Industrial, develops [...] ideas and solutions in the travel and cultural sector while also focusing on industrial heritage projects. Turismo Industrial de S. João de Madeira designs and organises tours to historic and contemporary [...] the respective region. El Generador and Turismo Industrial de São João de Madeira have already expressed their interest in including industrial heritage packages in Italy in their programmes. Following

of many industries helped preserve the often iconic architecture, which is now being used by brand new and young industries. The participants of the "Study & Work Camp" will trace the industrial history [...] The camp adopts an explicitly hands-on approach. In addition to the exciting insights into industrial heritage, the agenda includes work in a restoration workshop and in museums: how are museum objects

on industrial sites and other destinations, and connect with colleagues who are turning the potential of technical monuments and sites into tourism success stories. Mike Nevell, Industrial Heritage Support [...] Support Officer for England and ERIH representative for the network's English members, reveals how the relaunch of industrial heritage tourism in the UK is being managed. Peter Backes, speaking on behalf [...] Völklinger Hütte World Heritage Site, illustrates the potential of cultural programmes at industrial sites to attract new audiences. Jaroslav Dolina presents a current example of industrial tourism from the

ways to mitigate against wider and long-term impacts on the protection and promotion of our industrial heritage. We are calling for papers on how sites can successfully rise to the challenge of the “new [...] and effective responses which can provide inspiration for all concerned with the future of the heritage sector. At present, it is proposed that, subject to Covid restrictions, the conference will be held [...] held on Thursday 7th October 2021 as a hybrid event; in-person at the ERIH Anchor Point, Museum of Industry, Ghent, Belgium and online. A decision on whether the in-person part of the event will be able to

for a “Grand Tour” of the Italian industrial heritage, which integrates the visit of industrial heritage sites with other destinations of traditional cultural heritage. In this context, tourists will be [...] to living and heritage industrial sites, showing the different ways of working in sectors such as footwear, hat making, pencil making, mattresses, labels, textiles, tanning, car industry, leather goods [...] project, called “Industrial Tourism” and launched in 2012, that makes S. João da Madeira, a Portuguese city of approximately 22,500 inhabitants, a pioneer in the development of industrial tourism. This project

more than 2,000 industrial monuments and museums in all European countries is proof of the lasting impact of 200 years of Industrial Revolution. Accordingly, the development of industrial society and the [...] the resulting industrial culture are a fundamental part of Europe's self-perception. Towards the end of the 20th century, this resulted in a growing interest in industrial heritage and its significance for [...] European continent as a unity in its diversity? If so, industrial heritage will play a major role in it. Over the past twenty years, former industrial sites have often become symbols of change and have adapted

large-scale industrial processes undertaken by landowners and capital investors, which reshaped the agricultural landscape into an industrial centre for slate production during the Industrial Revolution [...] Apart from the Welsh slate region around the Snowdon Massif, the World Heritage Committee has designated further industrial heritage sites and monuments: the Cordouan Lighthouse in France, the Roșia Montană [...] In its statement the World Heritage Committee notes, among other things: „The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales illustrates the transformation that industrial slate quarrying and mining brought about

'head' of a world-class industrial ensemble" epitomises industrial culture as heart and soul of the region. A film documentary retraces the history of this extraordinary industrial site, with its striking [...] and Frankfurt Airport. As an artistic highlight of the Days of Industrial Culture, various artists will transform the industrial heritage into "sound art". Programme brochure

years, the very appearance of our towns and cities is a direct consequence of that industrialization process. Thus, industrial landscapes, whether urban, mining, port, etc., have themselves become resources [...] Landscapes that complement the museum and interpretive spaces linked to our industrial past and that, in addition to witnessing the industrial evolution of the Basque Country, maintain the memory of the companies [...] history. For this reason, the II International Forum of Industrial Tourism aims, on the one hand, to deepen its knowledge from a cultural-heritage perspective and, on the other, to publicize experiences

taking part. The detailed programme on all the industrial heritage sites and museums in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region as well as further information on industrial history are available at following website [...] celebrating its debut at the Days of Industrial Culture. The "Trinkhalle seit 1876" (drinking hall since 1876) once served to prevent the consumption of alcohol by industrial and dock workers during working [...] working hours and to provide them with non-alcoholic and healthy drinks. Many industrial buildings include natural surroundings as an integral part of the experience. In Malliß, for example, visitors follow the

diversity of living and working environments in a metropolitan setting that combines industry and culture. The Industrial Culture Week perfectly reflects this symbiosis with its multi-faceted programme. The [...] 43-kilometre canal, designed for seagoing vessels, makes Amsterdam and its port a leading European industrial hub. It takes advantage of its wide range of businesses, excellent infrastructure on land, on water [...] offer range from a children's steel safari, boat tours and a visit to a recycling plant and other industrial facilities to theatre plays and film screenings, and of course also include museum exhibitions

campaigned for its preservation in the 1970s, thus raising a new interest in the canal's cultural heritage. I want to go there: canal-related sites ERIH articel in 'Industriekultur': "Wie Wasser zu wichtigen

the liquidation of many historic industrial branches, in some cases entire industrial districts. The Foundation addresses this development with research on the industrial history of Silesia, hands-on protection [...] protection of the tangible industrial heritage and education on the economic factors underlying the threat to industrial relics. The most important activity of the Foundation is the protection of specific [...] preservation, further development and dissemination of the cultural heritage of Silesia. Foundation for the Protection of Silesian Industrial Heritage

sustainable, and digital society and in what way can a reframed industrial culture help to create answers and find solutions? Can industrial heritage sites and museums be more than places of memory, focusing [...] common narratives need to be critically questioned, revised, and refined? How can a reframing of industrial culture be made visible and accessible for the public? On Thursday and Friday, inspiring panels [...] panels will explore challenges and visions of the future that will provide stimuli for a reimagined industrial culture. In addition to the presentation and mediation in museums in the light of digitalisation

sustainability criteria more closely to key aspects of industrial heritage, such as conservation and conversion. How can sites steeped in industrial culture become the cradle of a new age of economic activity [...] interpretation of lectures and discussions. The excursion on Saturday will take participants to industrial heritage sites in Berlin that are committed to sustainability, including the Malzfabrik, the ufaFabrik [...] new networks in the region and beyond. As always, the event is hosted by the Berlin Centre for Industrial Culture (bzi). This year, the Forum will be hybrid: face-to-face at the HTW Berlin, Campus Wil

to the objective of the "European Academy of Industrial Heritage" to encourage students to seek employment within the context of European industrial heritage and thereby generate well-trained staff for [...] by the 'European Academy of Industrial Heritage' made the students very aware of this – both in theory and in practice." ERIH project 'European Academy of Industrial Heritage' with video of the students' [...] the maintenance and management of the industrial legacy. The seminar included lectures by local and international experts as well as excursions to relevant industrial monuments. As a result, the students

Castle , which explores, with its passementerie workshop, a very particular branch of the textile industry. Another castle, Wildeck Castle in Zschopau, has a motorbike exhibition in honour of the Dane Jørgen

particularly rich in industrial history and makes it available on video? And where can I find trailers of industrial UNESCO World Heritage Sites or regional events focusing on industrial heritage? Answers are [...] Czech Dolní Vítkovice industrial complex or first impressions of the industrial monuments in the province of León in northern Spain. If you are looking for fresh industrial heritage adventures, you can find [...] playlists over at "ERIH - European Route of Industrial Heritage" on YouTube. And of course there are also links to the channels of related European industrial heritage organisations and networks. ERIH on YouTube