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HERITAGE SOCIETY WELCOMES RESEARCH INTO TRADITIONAL BUILDING CRAFT SKILLS IN IRELANDThe Ulster Architectural Heritage Society today welcomed the launch of Traditional Building Craft Skills: Assessing the Need, Meeting the Challenge - Skills Needs Analysis of the Built Heritage Sector in Ireland. |
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'AT RISK' HISTORIC BUILDINGS HIGHLIGHTED IN NEW CATALOGUEThe Environment Minister, Sammy Wilson MP MLA, today launched the Built Heritage at Risk Northern Ireland Catalogue, Volume 8, at Crumlin Road Gaol in north Belfast. This is the eighth catalogue to have been published by the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. |
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TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS SEMINARWe were delighted to partner with the Federation of Ulster Local Studies (FULS), the Glens of Antrim Historical Society and the Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust for our 'Home and Dry' event, entitled 'Traditional Buildings in the 21st Century'. It was held in the Parish Centre, Cushendall on Saturday 25th April. |
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CRUMLIN ROAD COURTHOUSE FIRE DAMAGEDA fire took hold at the Crumlin Road Courthouse on 12th March. A quick response from the Fire Service has ensured that important original interiors have remained intact. Owners need strong guidance on how to safeguard empty buildings at risk. |
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INFO FLASH - HIDDEN HISTORY - THE PAST UNDER BELFAST'S STREETSHave you been intrigued by the TIME team? Come along to one of the archaeological walking tours organised by Belfast City Council. The tours will also examine historic buildings. |
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MINISTER JOINS CELEBRATION OF HISTORIC GRAVEYARD RESTORATION PROJECTEnvironment Minister, Sammy Wilson MP MLA, joined The Follies Trust at Knockbreda Parish Church to celebrate the conservation of two listed mausolea within the historic graveyard, as well as the launch of a related publication, Knockbreda - its monuments and people. |
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CORRECTION RE NIEA GRANT |
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MAJOR EUROPEAN CONFERENCE IN BELFASTThe cultural landscape and cultural identity: vernacular buildings and traditional skills in context |
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SOCIETY MOUNTS LEGAL CHALLENGEThe Society was granted leave to judicially review the DoE Planning Service which has permitted demolition of this prominent Victorian warehouse in Belfast City Centre Conservation Area. The full hearing will take place on 3rd December. |
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INFO FLASH - MORE PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE 'FOR FREE'All of the UAHS's informative Heritage Newsletters and Heritage Reviews, dating back to 1984, are now available to download from our website in PDF format. |
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INFO FLASH - UAHS PHOTOGRAPHS ON DISPLAY AT PLACEA collection of photographs of doors offers a tantalising glimpse into the world of historic buildings 'at risk'. |
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INFO FLASH - HOME & DRY SEMINAR NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGSBook your place on the next Home & Dry seminar on Friday 16th October at the Verbal Arts Centre, Derry and find out how to turn Wrecks into Riches! |
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CULTURE NIGHT PLACES LIGHT ON ARCADEA discussion was held about the future of the B1 listed 1930s North Street Arcade as part of Culture Night, Belfast on Friday 25th September. We want to hear your suggestions for the future of this unusual building. |
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THIRD PARTIES ARISE!Fight for your right to appeal damaging planning decisions. |
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UAHS WELCOMES RENEWED FOCUS ON NORTH BELFAST HERITAGEThe Ulster Architectural Heritage Society welcomes the inclusion of the redundant Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church in North Belfast on the World Monuments Fund World Monument Watch List 2010, announced in New York on 7th October. |
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UAHS LAUNCHES NEW PUBLICATION - BENDHU AND ITS BUILDERSArchitect and Critic, Shane O'Toole, will this evening (10th November) launch the UAHS's most recent publication, Bendhu and its builders, by Andrew Cowser, at the Meter House, The Gasworks, Belfast. |
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NATIONAL MAINTENANCE WEEK 2009Leaflet encourages building owners to save time, energy and money by cleaning their gutters as part of regular maintenance of their properties. |
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