prevent it from sticking together. With slight alterations, the machine went into commercial use in England thanks to financial backing by Henry Fourdrinier, a stationer of London, and is therefore, rather [...] it is comparatively expensive to produce. This invention initiated paper production on a large industrial scale. Factories were moved to areas where wood was abundant, especially the forest regions of
the early civilisations of Mesopotamia and Egypt and in antiquity was already produced on a proto-industrial scale. Apparently, the people of what is now Hallstatt in Austria were the first to manufacture [...] Poland for instance, Lüneburg in Northern Germany, and a number of salines in Worcestershire in England. At that time salt refining became more efficient through the utilisation of large pans made of lead [...] corresponding to an invention of the French chemist Nicolas Leblanc, it was synthesized now on a large industrial scale from sulphuric acid, coal, calcium carbonate and salt. The process reduced the cost of cotton
Europe which present organisations and networks dealing with industrialheritage as well as websites, which present the industrialheritage of a country or a region – most of them from a tourism point [...] taken into the collection as this may become unmanageable. An exception was made for industrial UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which you can find on top of the list. Numerous links can also be found on single
also used. In the second half of the 19th century, during the "second industrial revolution", chemistry became the leading industrial sector alongside electrical engineering. One reason for this was that [...] Production could now easily be increased by enlarging the chambers, and sulphuric acid became the first industrial chemical. Factories supplied acid mainly for pickling metals until demand exploded for bleaching [...] century, the first continuous manufacturing process was in place - a prerequisite for large-scale industrial chemical production. Soda, chemically "sodium carbonate", was also used for bleaching, but was
POINTS Industrial History of 51 countries HISTORY OF 19 INDUSTRIAL BRANCHES OVER 300 BIOGRAPHIES YOUR GUIDE TO EUROPE'S INDUSTRIALHERITAGE Listen ERIH , the EUROPEAN ROUTE OF INDUSTRIALHERITAGE , your [...] Papers ‘C the Unseen – Intangible Cultural Heritage in Industrial Culture’ is the title of… more 03-04-2025 | German Federal Association of IndustrialHeritage founded, followed by the ERIH Germany Dialogue [...] your guide to Europe's industrialheritage About ERIH and its Route System Please accept cookies in order to use maps Anchor Point Member ERIH association Site Filter Map Only Anchor Points Anchorpoints only
REGIONAL ROUTES OPEN UP THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF A REGION Listen In many European regions there are few industrialheritage sites with touristic potential. Each of this regions has its own specialisms [...] European industrial history. Germany's Ruhrgebiet, for example. Or South Wales, a key region in the "world's first industrial nation". Both these areas comprise a number of less significant industrial monuments [...] raw material deposits. more Industrial Valleys The slate hillsides of the Rhineland do not resemble an industrial area in the slightest. That said, it is indeed an industrial area whose economic roots
be discontinued. Priority will be given to members who have participated in ERIH projects (IndustrialHeritage Barometer, WORK it OUT, ...). Applications to participate in the exchange programme should
'My day at work', where ERIH site staff present their day-to-day work and raise interest in industrialheritage as a potential career option. Young Professionals also attend ERIH Board meetings as advisors
ERIH - YOUR GUIDE TO EUROPE'S INDUSTRIALHERITAGE Listen ERIH IN BRIEF ERIH, the European Route of IndustrialHeritage , is the tourism information network of industrialheritage in Europe. The network is [...] l historical significance in terms of industrialheritage which also offer a high quality visitor experience. Regional Routes take a closer look at the industrial history of landscapes that have been [...] biographies - the interconnectedness of European industrial history and its common roots. The site presentations are complemented by articles on the industrial history of the countries of Europe and the d
appreciation in the course of debates on post-colonialism. At least for the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in England, concrete connections have now been proven: English traders trafficked some 2.5 million [...] century - more than any other nation. Proceeds from this flowed into the expanding industrial districts of northern England and Wales. In the industrialisation of Germany in the 19th century, profits from [...] later industrial nations such as France and the Netherlands: the colonies were needed as suppliers of raw materials for production and as markets for the products. Great Britain, a leading industrial nation
exciting excursions to industrialheritage sites in Berlin. The 'European IndustrialHeritage Summer School' is a joint program of ERIH, the Berlin Centre for IndustrialHeritage (bzi) and the University [...] How can industrialheritage sites credibly practice sustainability? 17 Students from Europe and beyond addressed this question at our 14-day European IndustrialHeritage Summer School "Industrial Heritage [...] EUR INDUSTRIALHERITAGE SUMMER SCHOOL INTERDISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND PRACTICE-ORIENTED PROJECT WORK FOR STUDENTS Listen The European IndustrialHeritage Summer School is aimed at students from
Brochure "European IndustrialHeritage: The International Story" Listen From the very beginning, industrialisation has crossed borders - it has never been a purely national phenomenon. From the mid-18th [...] unaware of this. The close-knit network of European industrial regions, which continue to inspire and strengthen each other, is something that most industrial monuments and attractions today do little to show [...] which recognises the network's contribution to the conservation and presentation of Europe's industrialheritage. This funding has enabled the production of this brochure, which aims to encourage ERIH sites
Tourism Management of IndustrialHeritage Sites Ongoing Research Projects Preservation and Conversion of IndustrialHeritage Sites Research Results, Studies Teaching and Learning at Schools and Museums [...] conversion of industrial monuments. Do you know any other website that should be listed here? Please send the corresponding URL to our webmaster . Bibliography Digital Offers Funding IndustrialHeritage Tourism [...] There are numerous expert databases and best practice websites on different topic dealing with industrialheritage. Following you will find a selection of links we collected for you. In addition, a significant
Listen The conservation and management of industrialheritage requires a wide range of knowledge and skills. Industrialheritage is more than just industrial buildings and machinery, the "tangible" remains [...] as well as sector-specific social routines and intangible heritage. But this knowledge is in danger of being lost over time. Today, heritage organisations are increasingly facing the retirement of their [...] 2020 Annual Conference in Oberhausen. Under the theme 'Keeping the wheels turning. Making industrialheritage fit for generational change' , the conference showcased practical examples of preserving and
ON THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF SPAIN Listen Spain could have become one of the earliest major European industrial nations, given that its mountains are enormously rich in natural resources. However, political [...] economy, Spain had, by the early 1970s, developed into a leading industrial nation. Related Links ERIH Link List WIKIPEDIA: Revolución industrial en España WIKIPEDIA: Economy of Spain World Atlas: The biggest [...] Medulas, cinnabar (mercury sulphide) in Almadén and silver and copper on the Rio Tinto on a quasi-industrial scale. Following this phase, mining went into decline for centuries. Only the mercury from Almadén
ON THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF IRELAND Listen Ireland is today widely known as the “Emerald Isle”, but this successful branding hides a bitter history: until well into the 20th century, unprofitable agriculture [...] century, the first large companies began to process agricultural products: Ireland exported wool until England, their largest trading partner, increased tariffs, forcing factories to switch to linen – a transition [...] Cotton manufacturers in Belfast were already using steam engines, driven by coal imported from England and Scotland, or water power. Shipbuilding flourished, culminating in the construction of the luxury
ACADEMY OF INDUSTRIALHERITAGE ERIH'S PROJECT TO ATTRACT YOUNG PEOPLE TO INDUSTRIALHERITAGE AS CARIER OPTION Listen All sites in Europe face the problem of finding well-trained staff, as industrial heritage [...] history The industrial revolution and the process of industrialization or e.g. 'European IndustrialHeritage: The International Story' Overview of post-industrial sites enlisted on UNESCO World Heritage List [...] why ERIH has set up the European Academy of IndustrialHeritage with the aim of attracting young people, especially students, to European industrialheritage as a career option. In collaboration with u
Dortmund (D) Hendrichs Drop Forge LVR Industrial Museum. Solingen (D) Henrichshütte Steelworks LWL Industrial Museum. Hattingen (D) Historic Silver Mine World Heritage Site. Tarnowskie Góry (PL) Ignacy Historic [...] Königshain Granit Quarrying Museum. Königshain (D) Lage Brickworks LWL Industrial Museum. Lage (D) Le Bois du Cazier World Heritage Site. Marcinelle (B) Museum of Metallurgy. Chorzów (PL) Museum Nord. Narvik [...] 'Steaua Română' oil refinery. Câmpina (RO) Turismo Industrial. S. João da Madeira (P) Westphalian Salt Experience. Bad Sassendorf (D) World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station. Grimeton (S) ERIH Conference
Zollverein Mine World Heritage Site in Essen. It complements the multimedia information offered by the "Portal of IndustrialHeritage", which presents the "Route of IndustrialHeritage in the Ruhr Area" and [...] and other interesting industrialheritage sites in North Rhine-Westphalia as well as the industrial properties on UNESCO's World Heritage List and all ERIH Anchor Points in Europe. A mobile version of [...] of industrialized regions in Europe and gives an impression of the diversity of Europe's industrialheritage. This is realized on information boards, which as examples show ERIH Regional Routes in Lusatia
