environment exceed those from the industrial revolution era. This sets new goals and tasks in terms of communication and interpretation for all those dealing with the industrial heritage. At the same time, [...] so-called “Anchor Points”. These are milestones of European industrial heritage, sites of particular historical significance for the industrial revolution, while offering visitors high-quality experiences. Among [...] and we constantly combine both of these heritages. The European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH) is co-created by post-industrial sites from 28 European countries. The route includes over 2,300 sites,

glassmakers mastered both the French and Industrial Revolutions by specialising in the luxury product of lead crystal, and witness England as a pioneer of early industrial mass production. Some of the museums

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 (1780-1914) [...] among other things: „The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales illustrates the transformation that industrial slate quarrying and mining brought about in the traditional rural environment of the mountains [...] six components each encompassing relict quarries and mines, archaeological sites related to slate industrial processing, historical settlements, both living and relict, historic gardens and grand country

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 [...] whether industrial culture, with its cross-border implications and identity-determining influences, can continue to contribute to common strength and cooperation in Europe. Will the industrial society

contributes 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 [...] 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 [...] and were used, for example, by miners as part of their everyday lives. "We show that the Industrial Revolution changed the world we live in," concludes ERIH Vice-President Dr Adam Hajduga, who played a

current challenges such as climate change, migration, gender equality and inclusion? And how can industrial heritage sites meet their responsibility as actors and part of the European Green Deal and operate

Speakers who are interested in contributing to this question – even from outside the industrial heritage community – are cordially invited to submit an abstract of their presentation in English to the

Styal Estate with Styal Village is the most complete and least altered factory colony of the Industrial Revolution. It is of outstanding national and international importance. Founded in 1784 by a young textile [...] now offers an unique opportunity to see the two major sources of power available during the Industrial Revolution, working in an original context. The most powerful working waterwheel in Britain illustrates

Woollen cloth was manufactured in cottages across large parts of North and Mid-Wales before the Industrial Revolution, and in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century numerous small-scale water-powered

new building conceived by the Danish architects 3XN. The ground-floor displays focus on the industrial revolution and the commercial impact of empire. The collections related to transport range from handcarts

Birmingham is one Europe’s leading industrial cities and its diverse manufacturing enterprises played a significant part in the early Industrial Revolution. Thinktank is the city’s museum of science and

not only monuments from the time of the Industrial Revolution, but also artefacts that are much older or younger. It thus offers a diverse picture of the industrial heritage so typical of the region. [...] important industrial areas in Central Europe with its coal mining, iron and steel production and vehicle industry. ‘Moravian-Silesian Tourism' highlights the evidence of the region's rich industrial and technical

and drawings submitted by aspirant patentees. The museum’s Industrial Portfolio includes more than 20,000 drawings and paintings of industrial subjects, including notable 18th century drawings by Jacques [...] The principal museum of technology in France dates from 1794, the time of the French Revolution, when a national conservatory of arts and trades (Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers) was created [...] arts and trades of all kinds’. It opened in 1799 in the buildings of a priory dissolved during the Revolution. In the course of the 19th century it acquired collections from several leading French scientists

John Marshall (1765-1845) was the pioneer of the flax industry in the Industrial Revolution period, and Temple Mill in Leeds is his most impressive memorial. After entering his father’s modest linen business

factories and especially with the people who worked in the factories. The major burden of the Industrial Revolution – here and elsewhere – rested on their shoulders. [...] Cromford Mill is a recognised World Heritage Site. The same goes for all the other remaining early industrial factories in the valley. Their buildings and machines bear witness to the start of a new era. This

classic example of the early development of industrial transport routes. Grossouvre is an ideal starting and information point for all these different industrial monuments. [...] Loire Val d'Abois were once known all over the world. The area manufactured weapons for the French Revolution, pipelines for Madrid and Paris, and components for building the Eiffel Tower. Visitors can find

In the 19th century todays Chorzów was one of the hot spots of the Industrial Revolution. Königshütte/Kościuszko ironworks was put into operation in 1802. It was one of the first steam-powered steelworks

explores the expansion of printing books and images in Lyon in the Renaissance. Changes in the Industrial Revolution included railway transport and greater mechanisation in printing, for example the invention

Outside the gates of Seraing, which is dominated by the huge industrial plant belonging the Cockerill-Sambre concern, lies a truly splendid building on the right bank of the River Maas: the former Cistercian [...] grow orchards and raise cattle, as well as caring for their souls. As a consequence of the French Revolution the monastery was closed down in 1796 and its life came to an abrupt end. Only in 1826 did new

The name Boulton & Watt is among the most famous of the industrial revolution. The company was a partnership between the inventor and steam-engine designer James Watt and the businessman and inventor Matthew [...] government in 1797 and supplied equipment for the Royal Mint. Boulton’s businesses became a model of industrial efficiency, quality control and systematic production. In the 1770s, he introduced a pioneering