Alison Edwards
@alisonedwards7.bsky.social
Heritage and historic buildings + books, singing, and food.
Listed building caseworker based in York.
Listed building caseworker based in York.
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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
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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...
nationaltrustcanada.ca/online-stori...
Alarm as Canadian Register of Historic Places to Shut Down - National Trust for Canada
The Canadian Register of Historic Places, better known as the historicplaces.ca website, is coming down. Parks Canada announced in late...
nationaltrustcanada.ca
February 6, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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...
nationaltrustcanada.ca/online-stori...
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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]
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]
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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]
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]
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Another notable voice gets behind our campaign 💪
www.building.co.uk/news/former-...
www.building.co.uk/news/former-...
Former RIBA president backs rival McAslan scheme for Liverpool Street station revamp ahead of crucial planning meeting next week
City of London due to consider controversial Network Rail plan next Tuesday
www.building.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Another notable voice gets behind our campaign 💪
www.building.co.uk/news/former-...
www.building.co.uk/news/former-...
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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
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
Get involved with Bakewell and District Historical Society
Support the Society and Bakewell Old House Museum. Explore opportunities to volunteer, become a member, and join the team.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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
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
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
Get involved with Bakewell and District Historical Society
Support the Society and Bakewell Old House Museum. Explore opportunities to volunteer, become a member, and join the team.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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
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
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📣 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 🧵
🚂 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 🧵
January 20, 2026 at 5:48 PM
📣 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 🧵
🚂 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.
a man in a knight 's armor is sitting on a rock with a quote .
ALT: a man in a knight 's armor is sitting on a rock with a quote .
media.tenor.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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).
January 7, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Alice Roberts really struck a chord with this one. (Domination, 2025).
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📣 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]
December 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
📣 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]
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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-...
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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-...
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.
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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.
At best it is invasive. At worst harassment.
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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.
At best it is invasive. At worst harassment.
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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
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
Gift CBA Membership
Why not feed someone’s passion for the past by gifting them a CBA membership. A membership is the ideal present for any archaeology professional, student, or enthusiast in your life.
www.archaeologyuk.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
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
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Dry stone walling by Jared Flynn
December 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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!
BREAKING: A fresh approach to upgrading Liverpool St Stn unveiled today.
We welcome John McAslan + Partners ‘valuable contribution’ to debate on changes at UK’s busiest station. It shows how upgrades could be achieved without disruption to passengers.
Learn more👉 bit.ly/4lxYlyu
We welcome John McAslan + Partners ‘valuable contribution’ to debate on changes at UK’s busiest station. It shows how upgrades could be achieved without disruption to passengers.
Learn more👉 bit.ly/4lxYlyu
November 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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!
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📣 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
Read more here: bit.ly/4hybqrc
📷 Morgan Ellis Leah
November 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📣 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
Read more here: bit.ly/4hybqrc
📷 Morgan Ellis Leah
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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...
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/high-te...
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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...
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/high-te...
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“Another week survived is another week won.”
November 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“Another week survived is another week won.”
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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
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
November 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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
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!
Georgian Bath? How about Brutalist Bath!
Sign the petition to save the fabulous little Church of the Good Shepherd in Batheaston (1966-67) from demolition, and allow the local community to buy it instead.
✍🏼 c.org/PdMGmFFhqZ
Sign the petition to save the fabulous little Church of the Good Shepherd in Batheaston (1966-67) from demolition, and allow the local community to buy it instead.
✍🏼 c.org/PdMGmFFhqZ
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Help keep this beautiful church part of the community!
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i fully agree with this theory and in my actual field, british architectural history, The Problem is that Salisbury Cathedral is built on top of a lake and no i am not exaggerating
between this and the FSO Safer (another ship at serious risk of exploding) I’m convinced every field has its “yeah, this is the problem that keeps me up at night” and I’m on a quest to learn about all of them
yes yes we all know about the Edmund Fitzgerald, rest her soul, but did you know about the ship laden with explosives that sank in the mouth of the Thames in 1944 and could explode at any minute and which attempts to disarm keep failing
November 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
i fully agree with this theory and in my actual field, british architectural history, The Problem is that Salisbury Cathedral is built on top of a lake and no i am not exaggerating
"A spokesperson for Network Rail said they are “confident” the scheme can be progressed with no cost to customers or the taxpayer."
Well, I am sure we are all entirely convinced and reassured by this, nothing to see here.
www.londonworld.com/public-notic...
Well, I am sure we are all entirely convinced and reassured by this, nothing to see here.
www.londonworld.com/public-notic...
Controversial grand redevelopment for major London station hit by fresh delay
Network Rail’s Liverpool Street Station redevelopment is to go back out for consultation after further details were added to the application – the latest delay in the controversial plan.
www.londonworld.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
"A spokesperson for Network Rail said they are “confident” the scheme can be progressed with no cost to customers or the taxpayer."
Well, I am sure we are all entirely convinced and reassured by this, nothing to see here.
www.londonworld.com/public-notic...
Well, I am sure we are all entirely convinced and reassured by this, nothing to see here.
www.londonworld.com/public-notic...
Typos are particularly embarrassing when it's your own name. I swear I can spell Alison. I can just only type Aliosn at the first attempt. I am a competent professional type person.
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Typos are particularly embarrassing when it's your own name. I swear I can spell Alison. I can just only type Aliosn at the first attempt. I am a competent professional type person.