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Victorian Society’s top ten buildings at critical risk 2014 – in pictures News | October 8, 2014

The Victorian Society has revealed its annual Top Ten Most Endangered Victorian and Edwardian Buildings in England and Wales 2014

Small is beautiful Blogs | September 25, 2014

We visited a major new museum last week. Epic in scale, lofty without and cavernous within, an anthem to architectural ambition. We ought to have been terribly impressed. Alas, it was a ghastly, soulless bunker that utterly failed to convey any sense of humanity or to communicate a collection. Rather than rant about ziggurats of… Read more »

Auckland Castle – a tale of rescue and regeneration in the north east Features | September 24, 2014

For many years the powerbase of the Prince Bishops of Durham, who safe-guarded the North of England against the marauding Scots, Auckland Castle in County Durham is now the focus of ambitious plans which place it at the centre of a major regeneration project. Georgie Johnson spoke to Liz Fisher, Director of Operations and Clare Baron (Assistant Curator: Fine Art) to find out how they intend to develop the site into a major new cultural destination for the North East of England.

A Day in the Life Features | September 10, 2014

Sam Withers gives us an insight into her role as Project Designer at Mather & Co.

Archives+ at Manchester’s Central Library Features | September 3, 2014

After a multi-million pound refit, Manchester’s Central Library opened earlier this year. Neil MacInnes, Strategic Lead – Libraries, Information and Archives, talks to Advisor about the project and explains how technology is improving accessibility and attracting new audiences.

Inside out, outside in Blogs | September 2, 2014

I’m fascinated by the encounter between culture and people and how it helps us make sense of and learn about ourselves and the world. I spend the majority of my working life indoors, but more and more, I’m working and exploring learning and engagement outdoors. There’s a good reason for this. The Whitworth is coming… Read more »

Egyptians brought back to life at The Atkinson Features | August 28, 2014

A stunning collection of Egyptian artefacts dating back 5,000 years is about to be revealed to the public after being hidden away in storage for 40 years.

Two very unique attractions join TOR’s portfolio of customers! Specialist Updates | August 26, 2014

In the year where the Nation reflects upon 100 years since the beginning of the First World War, we are very honoured to have been selected as the National Memorial Arboretum’s preferred supplier for ticketing and booking requirements.

The Transformation of IWM London Features | August 15, 2014

Vanessa Rayner, IWM’s Head of Planning and Strategy has been working on the transformation of the Imperial War Museum London since 2010. Here she tells Advisor about this huge project to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

Talking Statues – how a low-cost technology is helping to give statues a voice Features | August 14, 2014

Sing London – the organisation behind The Travelling Museum of Invention, has now produced a unique and engaging experience for cultural enthusiasts on the streets. Advisor spoke to Colette Hiller, the producer of Talking Statues about how using simple new technology can help to break down the walls of museums.

The Future of the Past Blogs | August 12, 2014

Culture Coventry is the independent trust that manages four great museums in Coventry. Gary Hall was appointed as the founding Chief Executive in March last year and has made his mark as a dynamic force reinvigorating and reinventing the portfolio. The four Culture Coventry sites are The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry Transport Museum… Read more »