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The Natural History Museum (NHM) is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 70 million items within 5 main collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology. The museum is a world-renowned centre of research, specialising in taxonomy, identification...
This page brings together research, guidance and estimates to help government and private organisations consider the value of culture and heritage capital.
Opened in 1901, the Horniman was designed in the Arts and Crafts style. It was founded by Frederick Horniman, who had inherited his father’s tea business, which by 1891 had become the world’s biggest tea trading company. It specialises in...
Advises on enhancing and conserving the historic environment.
Historic England is the government’s statutory adviser on the historic environment, championing historic places and helping people to understand, value and care for them. HE is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
The Imperial War Museum (IWM) is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from World War 1 to the present day. It provides for, and encourages, the study and understanding of the history of...
The National Army Museum (NAM) is the leading authority on the history of the British Army. It gathers, maintains and makes known the story of the British Army and its role and impact in world history. NAM is an executive...
The Railway Heritage Committee (RHC) identifies and designates railway records and artefacts which are historically significant and should be permanently preserved and finds them a suitable home. The Committee is due to be abolished in 2013 with its designation powers...
The UK is a world leader and innovator in cultural heritage protection and has taken concrete steps to safeguard some of humanity’s most valued cultural heritage.
Guidance primarily for local responders covering some infrastructure issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of a UK emergency.
Find out which museums or galleries that offer free admission are eligible for refunds under the VAT Refund Scheme.
How to register historic rights of common and make changes to existing rights during the transitional period.
Find out how the Conditional Exemption Tax Incentive scheme works and what may qualify for relief.
Find out what you should include in a heritage management plan, who to consult and the approval process for conditionally exempt properties.
How the Ministry of Defence estate is adapting to climate change, including nature conservation on the estate.
Information about the Heritage Advisory Board.
The heritage schools programme helps teachers make effective use of local heritage resources and connects heritage providers with schools.
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