The importance of heritage >>> "95% of adults agree that it is important to them that heritage buildings and places are well looked after"

An interesting talk was held yesterday in London:
Heritage Debate: Is heritage good for your health? @ The Adelphi Suite, The Waldorf Hilton, London - 2 OCT 2017

Is heritage good for your health?

We like to think heritage is good for people’s wellbeing and health, and some evidence is starting to be available to back this up. 

Heritage participation can improve mental health, and the historic environment can provide an attractive backdrop to physical activity (as shown by the increase in Parkrun-type events). 

This debate will not so much challenge these statements, as ask how the heritage sector can do better to build bridges with the world of public health. 

What claims can realistically be made for the health benefits of heritage, and where does heritage best intersect with the public health needs of the nation?

Early bird rate for our 2017 Heritage Debate: Is heritage good for your health? | The Heritage Alliance

It was put on by the Heritage Alliance:

The Heritage Alliance unites over 100 independent heritage organisations in England as a powerful, effective and independent advocate for heritage.

As England’s biggest coalition of heritage interests we bring together independent heritage organisations from the National Trust, English Heritage, Canal & River Trust and Historic Houses Association, to more specialist bodies representing visitors, owners, volunteers, professional practitioners, funders and educationalists. Our members’ 6.3 million volunteers, trustees, members and staff demonstrate the strength and commitment of the independent heritage movement. 

The Heritage Alliance | The biggest coalition of heritage interests in england

With some interesting findings in their 'Manifesto' - for example:

95% of adults agree that it is important to them that heritage buildings and places are well looked after

Manifesto2017.pdf
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