HERITAGE OPEN DAYS TALK, CHRIS MATTHEWS SPOTLIGHT on… Standing in This Place, by Rachel Carter From 6pm14 September 2023Royal British Legion, Beeston, NG91EL A Vote of Thanks What an event! What attendance! Chris Matthews treated us to two lively presentations. First a tribute to Elain … Continue reading AFTER ELAIN HARWOOD: INSPIRATIONAL NOTTINGHAM
Heritage Open Day: Talk + Exhibition Marketplace
Wow! How lucky are we to bag Chris Matthews for our Guest Speaker event on 14 September! (L u c k y, is the answer)Not only is Chris an inspirational graphic designer, author, lecturer and architectural historian, he's also the East Mids' representative at the c20 Society. We recommend booking your seat for this one! … Continue reading Heritage Open Day: Talk + Exhibition Marketplace
Local Heritage List: Could you help?
By Karen Stainer
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2023
As part of HoD for 2023 (8 – 17 September) Beeston Civic Society has organised two local events: a special Walk with an Expert guided walk, led by Professor John Beckett, on 10 September, and an evening Heritage Exhibition Marketplace and Guest Speaker event on 14 September. What is Heritage Open Days? Heritage Open Days … Continue reading HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2023
Elain Harwood, 1958 – 2023
Elain Harwood. © RIBA Journal We are truly saddened, and rather taken aback, by the news of the death of Dr Elain Harwood. Elain was born and grew up in Beeston, and went on to become an international renown leading light in her field, as Historic England’s senior advisor on 20th Century architecture, making most … Continue reading Elain Harwood, 1958 – 2023