"The annual register, published today, provides a snapshot of the condition of England's historic buildings, monuments and landscapes, highlighting where urgent intervention is needed to prevent further deterioration. Heritage England says the nation's historic fabric plays a crucial role in shaping local identity, fostering community pride and supporting economic growth. When cherished places fall into disuse, it warns, communities often experience a visible sense of decline."
"In total, 20 London sites have been removed from the register. However, the battle to protect heritage continues. Twenty-one more sites have been added to the list, including the Hill Garden Pergola on Hampstead Heath - a much-loved Edwardian walkway that is increasingly falling victim to age and weather. Historic England says it awarded £782,000 in grants to support and repair seven London sites on the register during 2024-25. Even so, 604 entries in the capital remain categorised as at risk."
Historic England's annual Heritage at Risk Register provides a snapshot of the condition of England's historic buildings, monuments and landscapes and identifies where urgent intervention is needed to prevent further deterioration. Twenty London sites have been removed from the register while 21 have been added, leaving 604 entries in the capital still categorised as at risk. Successful rescues include the Bruce Grove public toilets converted into a café and community space, the Upminster Tithe Barn's newly restored thatched roof, and the restored Leaning Woman Statue in Hammersmith after crowdfunding. Historic England awarded £782,000 in grants to support repairs to seven London sites in 2024-25 with the aim of returning vulnerable buildings to productive community use.
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