Historic building conservation programme at the Weald at Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton
Historic building conservation training at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has been provided formally under this programme title since the early days of the museum. The museum provides a unique forum to bring expert practiioners and learners of all ages and backgrounds ...
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Project details
Title: | Historic building conservation programme at the Weald at Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton |
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Entr. year: | 2011 |
Result: | Grand Prix |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Town: | Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex |
Category type: | training |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Education, Training and Awareness-Raising |
The Jury's citation: | "The Jury has granted this award for the exemplary initiative and long standing commitment of the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum for creating a centre for training in historic building conservation. The wide range of skills taught, starting from inventory and research through to practical restoration skills, provides a fine example in creating the next generation of skilled personnel for historic building conservation. Its teaching programme on maintenance of the historic environment offered to the general public, is also of significant note. Through it they have ensured during the past 40 years, lifelong learning based on the museum`s collection and other resources. The initiative has also involved a large number of volunteers and has created an inspirational learning environment." |
GPS: | 50°54'27"N; 0°45'20,3"W |
Web, Links: | www.wealddown.co.uk/ |
Description:
Historic building conservation training at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has been provided formally under this programme title since the early days of the museum. The museum provides a unique forum to bring expert practiioners and learners of all ages and backgrounds together in a setting where the site illustrates the points to be learnt.
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