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This month we are featuring four of our conservation and heritage journals - we have video interviews, the ethical and moral dimensions of archaeology and conflict, the impact of budget cuts on professional archaeology, the relationship between archaeology and the built environment, new research at Dover Castle, conserving Rothko and discounts on subscriptions to all the featured journals including Studies in Conservation and English Heritage Historical Review which are both new to Maney for 2011.
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Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites...has established itself as the primary reference in this field, as the only journal that covers both theoretical and practical issues in heritage site management and conservation. English Heritage Historical Review...is new to Maney Publishing in 2011 and publishes discoveries made through the documentation, surveying, excavation, scientific examination and historical interpretation of English Heritage properties. Two volumes of EHR are being published in 2011. Studies in Conservation...is new to Maney Publishing and is the premier international peer-reviewed journal for the conservation of historic and artistic works. The Historic Environment: Policy & Practice... is a journal for all those that investigate, conserve and manage the historic environment. The journal cuts across organisational divisions to identify themes which are of concern and interest to all practitioners. New research and new interpretations at Dover Castle
In an exclusive essay Senior Properties Historian at English Heritage Dr Steven Brindle details the history of the Great Tower at Dover Castle. He writes how the recent detailed archaeological survey of the building questions what was previously assumed about its use during the seventeenth-century. "Dover Castle, high on the White Cliffs overlooking the narrowest point of the English Channel, is a great icon of England, welcoming the ferries as they come into the harbour beneath. Its position has made the castle a critical point in the defence of the realm, continuously garrisoned from the time of the Norman Conquest until 1958, when the last military detachment left. Such a great and historically important fortress has naturally been the subject of much historical enquiry from the 18th century on. Recent work by English Heritage for a presentation project has shed new light on the castle’s long history..." Read the full essay...
In 2008 the Conservation Department at the Tate Galleries began trying to solve a mystery that surrounded two paintings by abstract expressionist Mark Rothko. It was unclear whether a white haze that lies on the surface of the paintings was an intentional effect used by the artist or is in fact indicative of the degredation over time of the materials he used. The department were previously unable to investigate as technology was not advanced enough to ensure the delicate surface of the paintings would not be damaged in the process, but thanks to state of the art equipment it is now possible. Watch the Rothko Conservation video on the Tate You Tube Channel. Film copyright of Tate Media. Meet the editors...
Richard Hewlings is editor of English Heritage Historical Review and has worked for English Heritage and its predecessor body (the Department of the Environment) as an Inspector of Ancient Monuments since 1972. Over the years his work has included compiling lists of historic buildings from 1972 to 1980; advising the Historic Buildings Council for England on grant applications from 1980 to 1987; and advising the Crown on the conservation of royal palaces and major government buildings from 1987 to 2004. He is now a historian within English Heritage's Properties Presentation Department. Other accolades include being a member of the Faculty of Architecture and History of Art at the University of Cambridge, a trustee of the Georgian Group from 1995 to 2003, and an Honorary Visiting Fellow at the University of York since 2010. Mr Hewlings is a regular contributer to a number of academic journals, guide books and magazines including The Archaeological Journal, Architectural History, the Yorkshire Archaeological Journal and The New Statesman. View a full list of publications online.
Dr Roger White is the editor of The Historic Environment: Policy & Practice and is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Birmingham and is Academic Director at the Ironbridge Institute, a post he has held for 11 years. By training as an archaeologist, he has always had broad interests across what is now called the historic environment, interests that have been reflected and amplified by his role at Ironbridge where he involved in teaching and mentoring students studying for degrees in industrial archaeology, heritage management and built environment studies. |
Conserving Marine Cultural Heritage
Dr Joe Flatman (UCL) talks about the challenges faced in preserving the underwater environment and the impact of new technologies and industry. Articles from the CMAS special issue Conserving Marine Cultural Heritage are available FREE in the Conservation & Heritage Virtual Journal. Why become a member of IIC? Current members of the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works tell us about the benefits of membership which include a subscription to Studies in Conservation. Contributions come from the following experts in heritage and conservation...
Disaster or opportunity? Professional archaeology and the cuts
In this essay, Dr Peter Hinton, Chief Executive of the Institute for Archaeologists, explores the impact of the recession on professional archaeology organisations such as Cadw and English Heritage, and how in order to achieve a viable future for the profession the status quo cannot and should not be sustained. "The recession and succeeding economic problems have already had a significant effect on the archaeological profession, and the implications of severe public sector spending cuts are potentially more damaging. But in the gloom there are some rays of sunshine, and there is cause for hope. There are opportunities for significant improvements in professional practice and hence public benefit from our heritage".....Read the full essay. Image courtesy of Wessex Archaeology Ltd. The 2009 special issue of Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites on 'Archaeology and Conflict' was inspired by a conference that was held at University College London in November 2006. Selected papers from the conference were used in the issue to explore the political nature of archaeological work, the ethical and moral dimensions of professional conduct, and archaeological heritage management’s contribution to the rehabilitation of war-torn societies. In the case of the latter, the failure of widely used top-down approaches was highlighted. Debating these issues, and developing new approaches, is an urgent concern today. The Politics and Practice of Archaeology in Conflict is an introductory paper by guest editors Dominic Perring (University College London) and Sjoerd van der Linde (Leiden University). It draws attention to the political nature of archaeological work, and to the problems of reconciling professional interest in the protection and management of cultural property with needs of communities affected by war. Read the full article for free... Spotlight on...English Heritage Historical Review
English Heritage Historical Review is new to Maney in 2011. The publication was launched in 2005 by English Heritage as a place in which new work on their extraordinary collection of places and associated objects could be published. In the following essay Anna Keay, Properties Presentation Director at English Heritage, discusses the history and scope of the journal and its importance in the conservation and interpretation of England's heritage and culture. "The National Museum of Scotland reopened to visitors after a major refurbishment and redisplay project on 29 July 2011. £47 million of public money has seen the Victorian museum buildings completely renovated...interested scholars and overseas visitors can find Scottish history laid out. But what of England? No National HIstory Museum is to be found in the avenues of South Kensington or the boulevards of Bloomsbury. No institution devotes itself to the didactic display of historic artefacts which reveal the narrative of a nation that has existed and expressed itself as such for well over a millennia..." Read the full essay. |
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Grab them while you can! Bridging the gap between archaeology and the built environment
The Historic Environment: Policy & Practice was founded in 2010 and here the journal's editor tells us why there was a need for a journal that acts as both a study of the historic environment and a guide to its effective management. "Although there is always a certain amount of trepidation in taking on an editorship, I had no hesitation in accepting the invitation to be the editor of one of Maney’s newest journals – The Historic Environment: Policy & Practice. My acceptance stemmed from the fact that there has been an enormous growth and development in the historic environment sector over the past decade across the world and yet it is a very new discipline with much shaping and growth still to be achieved"...Read more Image courtesy of 'Arial-Cam' (Adam Stanford). Spotlight on...Studies in Conservation
Visit the journal page for more information. European Association for Archaeologists 17th Annual Meeting
Visit the Maney Publishing stand at the EAA 17th Annual Meeting in Oslo, Norway from 14-18th September 2011. We will be offering big discounts on our archaeology and heritage books and discounts on all journal subscriptions! The meeting in the centre of Oslo is organised by the Museum of Cultural History and the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, University of Oslo, the Directorate for Cultural Heritage, the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research, the Cultural Heritage Management Office of the City of Oslo and the Norwegian Maritime Museum. CMAS Special Issues Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites has a number of special issues lined up for 2011 and 2012. The first is an issue on archaeological site management in sub-Saharan Africa, guest edited by Ceri Ashley and Didier Bouakaze-Khan. It reviews some of the most important initiatives in the region and is due in late 2011. In 2012 one issue will publish the proceedings of the Preservation of Archaeological Remains In-situ (PARIS) conference held in June 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark. There will also be a special issue on archaeological site management in central Asia late in the year. |
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English Heritage English Heritage restores, protects and conserves buildings around the UK that are of great value in terms of understanding British history, culture and heritage. They currently have over 400 sites open to the public with over 11 million visitors each year. Applied research provides the vital evidence that allows English Heritage to protect England's historic environment and to provide expert advice to others. It also helps us to set standards and to pioneer new approaches to conservation. |
Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) The Institute for Archaeologists is a professional organisation for all archaeologists and others involved in protecting and understanding the historic environment. It is a democratic organisation, run by an elected Council, and supported by committees responsible for all areas of the Institute’s work. Members of the IfA can subscribe to The Historic Environment: Policy & Practice as part of their annual membership for the discounted price of £14.00. Please visit the IfA website for more information. |
International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works has been promoting the knowledge, methods and working standards needed to protect and preserve historic and artistic works throughout the world for more than sixty years. Members of the IIC receive a subscription to Studies in Conservation as part of their annual membership. Please visit the IIC website for more information. |
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