What happens when you follow curiosity? Join @neilredfern.bsky.social on 18 May for Wondering with Curiosity, an online talk exploring archaeology, getting lost, and why forgotten things like bricks & bathtubs can tell powerful stories. 🛁 Free to attend, donations welcome 👉 shorturl.at/PoZO2

Free to use app to make walking home safer? This is restoring some of my faith in technology www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This is a great initiative and I hope the results will be really widely applied. www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Today we are revealing our Top Ten Endangered Buildings 2026. Selected from nominations made by the public, this year’s list highlights a striking and varied group of Victorian & Edwardian buildings at risk. While all are protected, listing alone has not been enough to secure survival. #TopTen26

Not saying things have been busy lately, but I just opened the packaging of my easter egg.

Are you a grassroots org working with young people? Would you like to get creative and use heritage as your inspiration? Applications are now open for Reverberate 2026! Successful projects receive £3,000 and support to develop their ideas. Find out more 👉 www.shoutoutloud.org.uk/project/reve...

The Friends of Friendless Churches are looking for an Estate Officer (part time, mostly home working.) Deadline 21st May. #heritagejobs #buildingconservation friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/news/were-hi...

Only one month left to get your nominations in for the Marsh Awards! Winners are recognised by the CBA and awarded with a cash prize! We're looking for: 💚 Community Archaeologist of the Year 💚 Community Archaeology Project of the Year Entries close 25.05 Nominate 👉

Project Archivist post at Insole Castle - closing date 10th May #heritagejobs #archivejobs insolecourt.org/careers/

no one likes historians because every time someone says “oh this is unheard of” historians are all like “well actually” and fundamentally it just doesn’t sound as impressive if you have to say “in these slightly precedented times”

Excellent news - planning permission for the demolition has been refused! 🥳 Long may the Railway Bell continue standing (and hopefully serving pints).

We’ve joined SAVE, National Amenity Societies and local groups to call for the Liverpool Street Station plans to be reviewed. There are serious concerns about the impact on the station, the disruption for those who use it every day, and the cost. Read more 👉 casework.jcnas.org.uk/appl/217001

It's not too late for Liverpool Street Station! archive.ph/WkaOA The Mayor of London @london.gov.uk has the opportunity to stop the current proposals going ahead while better alternatives can be considered.

We’ve objected to plans to demolish the Railway Bell in Lambeth. 📣📣📣 The proposal would see this locally listed building demolished to make way for new apartments, with no clear evidence that it couldn’t be adapted for a new use. Read our response 👉 casework.jcnas.org.uk/appl/215997

Submissions are open for the 2026 Stephen Croad Prize, celebrating outstanding research and writing on the UK’s historic buildings. Contributions on building conservation and heritage crafts are also encouraged. 🔗 Full details hbap.org.uk/2026-stephen...

Got something to new to share about Neanderthal archaeology? The Prehistoric Society Europa conference in June this year is looking for papers (call will be extended):

I'm looking for suggestions of museum/heritage education consultants for a small project, ideally south-west based. Any ideas or recommendations greatly received!

It's only Wednesday and I have suddenly become incapable of spelling demolishion. This is a problem for my job.

Really welcome the idea that all new homes should come with green energy as standard. The next step would be to require solar on industrial and commercial structures - such huge expanses of roof space! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Criminalise scrolling Tiktok without headphones in a shared office kitchen

Learn how Archaeology Scotland promotes inclusive community engagement by using archaeology to build skills, confidence & connections Join this FREE online talk 7pm, 7th July www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985278908... #archaeology #community #publicengagement #inclusion @archsengage.bsky.social

Nice aDNA postdoc at York, working on Roman mobility: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQT035/p...

"Open the Strait of Hormuz. You may not receive the help of any other sovereign nation. Fastest wins."

Can anyone find me an example of when a juliet balcony actually looks good on a historic building? So far I haven't found any examples which change my opinion of them.

Anyone want to explain to me why the parcel posted in Leeds yesterday and due to be delivered to me in York this morning is currently in the Hemel Hempstead sorting office?

It doesn’t escape me that these are named after a woman and a teenage girl. It does not escape me that medical misogyny continues to kill.

Still spaces available for this evening’s session on the Implications for Archaeology in the Draft National Planning Policy Framework! Join Neil Redfern and Catherine Bell as they unpack what the changes mean, key areas of concern, and how to contribute to the consultation. 👉 tinyurl.com/2wwwm9z7

A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years

Really worrying news that the only National Register of Historic Places in Canada will be shut down this spring, with no replacement. This will make it hard to find, research and conserve these sites and lots of valuable information will be lost forever. nationaltrustcanada.ca/online-stori...

We're increasing the capacity of our current geotagging project to take on new volunteers! Help us refine our collection by adding geographic data to historic photos, completed entirely remotely at your own pace. Interested? Get in touch with us at [email protected]

Another notable voice gets behind our campaign 💪 www.building.co.uk/news/former-...

There's a vacancy for a Museum Manager Curator at the lovely Bakewell Old House Museum! Be part of fascinating piece of history, a friendly community, and have your chance to shape the museum for the future: bit.ly/ManagerCuratorVacancy Please share around your networks. #MuseumJob #HeritageJob

There's a vacancy for a Museum Manager Curator at the lovely Bakewell Old House Museum! Be part of fascinating piece of history, a friendly community, and have your chance to shape the museum for the future: bit.ly/ManagerCuratorVacancy Please share around your networks. #MuseumJob #HeritageJob

📣 SAVE LIVERPOOL STREET STATION! 🚂 If you haven’t objected to Network Rail and Acme’s plans since June 2025 you still have time ⏳ 💻 Even if you signed the petition to Save Liverpool St Station on change.org, you must please go online to make your objection on the City of London planning portal 🧵

While I am generally in favour of proof-reading, I do enjoy the listed building application which propose insulting the walls.

Alice Roberts really struck a chord with this one. (Domination, 2025).

📣 YORKSHIRE! We need your nominations for the Victorian Society’s Top Ten Endangered Buildings list for 2026 by 5th January. Please let us know about your local threatened, dilapidated + neglected Victorian & Edwardian buildings across Yorkshire. 💻 email us at [email protected]

The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂 Booking available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...

Among the things AI should absolutely never be used for is redacting heritage and planning statements.

This is a reminder for everyone: do not ask people why they are using mobility aids, medical devices or accessible adaptations like disabled toilets. At best it is invasive. At worst harassment.

Looking for a Christmas gift that actually feels different? Give the gift of discovery with a CBA Membership. 🎁 Perfect for anyone who loves the past, stories or exploring places. Membership unlocks a world of archaeology all year round 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/gift-subscriptions.html

Dry stone walling by Jared Flynn

This is a great example of what we could achieved if we started by thinking about the existing character of the site, instead of seeing it as just a development opportunity space. I hope the City of London think very carefully about the options!

📣 Do you live in the SOUTH WEST? We need your nominations for our Top Ten Endangered Buildings list 2026! Email us about your local threatened, dilapidated and neglected Victorian and Edwardian buildings. 🧵 Read more here: bit.ly/4hybqrc 📷 Morgan Ellis Leah

NEWS: We’re delighted to announce that Inmos Microprocessing Factory in Newport (Richard Rogers & Partners, 1982), one of the most innovative industrial buildings of the late 20th century, has been Grade II* listed following an application by C20 and C20 Cymru. ➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/high-te...

“Another week survived is another week won.”

Working to repair or reuse a listed building in Wales? This grant scheme could help! Cadw’s Listed Building Regeneration Grant Scheme is now open, offering funding for up to 50% of eligible works (up to £250,000) to support the repair & reuse of listed buildings across Wales 👉 shorturl.at/51nqM

Help keep this beautiful church part of the community!