The Autumn ICOMOS-UK Bulletin is out now, on the theme of World Heritage. The articles are: UNESCO at 80 by James Bridge Stonehenge, astronomy and managing astronomical attributes of Outstanding Universal Value by Amanda Chadburn The Flow Country: A Naturally Unique Global Treasure by Brigid Primrose, Audrey Parsons and Cara Donald and Appendix: Attributes of The […]
ICOMOS have issued a statement on Gaza and the West Bank, calling for “an immediate stop to the targeted destruction of cultural heritage and extreme violation of human rights in Gaza, as well as the attacks on villages, forced displacement, and appropriation of archaeological sites in the West Bank that are endangering millennia-old tangible and […]
Please Save the Date for the ICOMOS-UK AGM, which will be held online at 3pm on 25th September 2025. The AGM will also include a speaker discussing ICOMOS developments and its future strategy. Election of Trustees Members who believe that they could contribute to our development are encouraged to apply to become a Trustee. We […]
The prize winners for the ICOMOS-UK photography competition, Heritage at Risk: A Global Perspective, were announced at an event that included an exhibition of commended images. Well done to all winners. Heritage at risk is a universal problem, but we are witnessing a universal response: cooperation across borders, disciplines and generations. That spirit is the […]
The ICOMOS-UK international photography competition celebrates 60 years of ICOMOS, inviting global participants to capture built heritage and living heritage traditions through their lens. This year’s theme, ‘Heritage at Risk: A Global Perspective,’ aimed to raise awareness about vulnerable heritage sites around the world, whether due to environmental threats, conflict, neglect, or socio-political factors. Launched […]
The Spring ICOMOS-UK Bulletin is out now, on the theme of, ‘Promoting the Intangible and Tangible Heritage of the United Kingdom’s Cultural Landscapes. The articles are: Defining cultural landscapes and championing of the European Landscape Convention by Paul Walshe Landscape Partnership Schemes: The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s means of recognising and promoting cultural landscapes across […]
ICOMOS-UK are looking for new Representatives to sit on Steering Groups for World Heritage Sites in the UK. Expressions of Interest are sought by 12 May 2025. World Heritage Site Steering Groups play a vital role in advising on the 1972 World Heritage Convention and Operational Guidelines, which support good practice, effective engagement, and sensitive […]
ICOMOS-UK Symposium | University of Liverpool | 11 April 2025 Hybrid event ICOMOS-UK, in partnership with the University of Liverpool, invites you to a one-day symposium exploring the evolving relationship between heritage preservation and sustainability. The event will focus on how we can sustainably adapt and retrofit heritage buildings to improve energy efficiency, enhance thermal […]
We are pleased to welcome Alison Hems as the new General Secretary of ICOMOS-UK. Her leadership will enable the organisation to continue its work in promoting appreciation and understanding of our cultural heritage in the UK and worldwide. Alison comes to us after a wide and varied career working for a number of years in […]
ICOMOS-UK has launched a photography competition as a celebration of built heritage and living heritage traditions around the world, as seen by you through the lens! Have you visited an amazing heritage site recently or snapped an image of traditional craft or living heritage traditions? Why not enter our competition? Winners will receive a unique […]