Useful Links
Cadw: The Welsh Assembly Government’s historic environment division. Its aim is to promote the conservation and appreciation of Wales’s historic environment.
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Europa - Gateway to the European Union: The portal site of the European Union, providing up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration.
www.europa.eu.int/index_en.htm
Heritage Lottery Fund: The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) awards money to projects which open up our nation’s heritage and enable communities to celebrate, look after and learn more about our diverse heritage.
www.hlf.org.uk/English
Ceredigion County Council: County council website, providing up-to-date information on business, community, education, environment, housing, news, careers, social care, tourism and transport.
www.ceredigion.gov.uk
Visit Cardigan: Informative site about local attractions, activities & events, arts & craft, food & drink, wildlife, accommodation and transport in the Cardigan area.
www.visitcardigan.com
Building Conservation: Some interesting conservation articles and information about services, suppliers, events and books on the repair and conservation of historic buildings.
www.buildingconservation.com
Scotland Heritage: Information on Scotland’s listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments. Resources for schools and details on technical conservation and research.
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
The Listed Property Owners Club: Run by a group of enthusiastic owners to provide advice and information gained from personal experience. An advice service dedicated to keeping listed building owners informed of their obligations, rights, privileges and responsibilities. Practical information on property maintenance, guidance on grants, loans, VAT, insurance etc. They also act as a pressure group to change views and laws that effect ownership.
www.lpoc.co.uk
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales: Organisation which carries out accurate and scholarly surveys on ancinet Welsh monuments and maintain an archive and a national database. Where appropriate they guide, assist and fund other bodies working in the same field.
www.rcahmw.org.uk
Royal Town Planning Institute: Governed by the General Assembly and an Executive Board the institute promotes good planning, develops and shapes policy affecting the built environment and provides education and training for future planners. Advice on planning policy and practice, sustainable develpment, news and resources for schools and students.
www.rtpi.org.uk
National Archives: Provides advice on accessing archival documents and information from The National Archives of England, Wales and the UK.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
English Historic Towns Forum: Supports professionals working in the historic built environment. Founded to establish and encourage contact between local authorities and other public, private and voluntary sector agencies with the responsibility for the management for historic towns and cities. The Forum organises events and publications which focus on perennial and topical issues such as conservation, local heritage assests, retail development and streetscape.
www.ehtf.org.uk
Institute of Historic Buildings Conservation: Professional institute which represents conservation professionals in the public and private sectors. The IHBC’s activities include lobbying at international, national, regional and local levels. The Institute has a strong network of regional and national branches, with regular training, CPD and education events and a range of publications.
www.ihbc.co.uk
European Heritage Sites: List of European Heritage Day websites from the Council of Europe.
www.coe.int
European Route of Brick Gothic: A sustainable tourist route developed in the Baltic Sea Region focussing on brick Gothic heritage, comprehending and documenting relevant monuments.
www.eurob.info
European Cultural Funding: EU’s cultural contact point in the UK, providing the latest information on European cultural co-operation & funding opportunities. www.euclid.info/content/view/4/47/
Herian – Culture in Action: A unique partnership with a mission to bring alive the amazing story of the world’s first industrial nation through the redevelopment and improved heritage interpretation and accessibility throughout South Wales. The site provides up-to-date information about HERION’s work and resources such as newsletters and events diaries.
www.herian.org
BBC History Site: Information, news, resources, educational resources, event and media coverage of world history, conservation, archaeology and heritage.
www.bbc.co.uk/history/
Victorian Society: Features, events, advice, publications and regional groups related to the study and protection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and other arts.
www.victorian-society.org.uk/
Georgian Group: The Georgian Group is the national charity dedicated to preserving Georgian buildings and gardens and must by law be consulted on any planning applications affecting listed Georgian buildings, monuments, parks and gardens. They help owners, architects and planning authorities towards better solutions. There is also a Georgian Group Wales, dealing with incoming planning applications, liaising with planning authorities and Cadw and undertaking site visits. The group also organises occasional study days, lectures, primary research and visits to notable and/or problem properties.
www.georgiangroup.org.uk
