Recognising Seaside Heritage Symposium

  • 06 June 2025
  • The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6AN
  • 10:30am - 4:30pm

Join us for the Recognising Seaside Heritage Symposium on Friday, 6th June 2025, at The Charterhouse, London, hosted by Seaside Heritage Network and Historic Buildings & Places.

Recognising Seaside Heritage Symposium

Discover the vibrant heritage of our seaside towns at this engaging one-day event. The symposium will bring together heritage professionals, community groups, and advocates to explore the challenges and opportunities of preserving seaside heritage. Through inspiring presentations, interactive discussions, and collaborative activities, we aim to foster connections and inspire actionable solutions.

Tickets

General Admission Ticket: £20, book below.

Event Highlights

  • Expert-led presentations and panel discussions
  • Opportunities to network and collaborate
  • Insights into the future of seaside heritage conservation

This event is hosted by the Seaside Heritage Network and Historic Buildings & Places, and is kindly supported by The Charterhouse. Join us to celebrate and safeguard the unique charm of our seaside heritage.

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Day Itinerary

  • 10.30am: Arrival and Coffee
  • 11.00am: Welcome from Seaside Heritage Network and Historic Buildings & Places
  • 11.30am: Keynote Address
  • 12.00pm: Panel Discussion on the challenges facing our seaside heritage
  • 1.00pm: Lunch and Networking (Lunch is included in the ticket price)
  • 2.00pm: Best Practice Case Studies
  • 3.00m: Refreshments
  • 3.15pm: Table Tasks and Group Discussions
  • 4.00pm: Closing Remarks and Thanks

Please note that some of these times may be subject to changes.

About our speakers

Welcome

Dr Allan Brodie, Seaside Heritage Network

Liz Power, Director, Historic Buildings & Places

Keynote Speaker 

Carl Carrington, Head of Planning at Blackpool Council 

Panel Speakers 

Historic England

Kelcey Wilson Lee, Director of Programmes and Deputy CEO, Architectural Heritage Fund

Hana Loftus, HAT Projects

Dr Anya Chapman, Bournemouth University

Rachel Macfarlane, National Lottery Heritage Fund

Chair, Dr Kathryn Ferry, Seaside Heritage Network

Best Practice Case Studies Speakers

Alexandra Starritt, Heritage at Risk Officer for Sefton Council, Southport

Floortje Hoette, CEO, Leas Lift, Folkestone

Kelly Nash, Corporate Performance Manager at Portsmouth City Council on Hilsea Lido

Faye Davies, Burrell Foley Fischer, architects for Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens

Venue and accessibility information

The Charterhouse has a rich history dating back to the 14th century, when it served as a burial ground during the Black Death, and later became a significant Tudor site before evolving into a charitable foundation in 1611. The event will take place in the Tudor Great Chamber, the last of its kind in London, where Elizabeth I prepared for her coronation and James I bestowed knighthoods upon his favoured noblemen.

The Charterhouse offers lift access from the ground floor to the Great Chamber and has accessible toilets on the same level.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds are available for cancellations made 7 or more business days before the event.

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