Coastal Heritage risk – Imagery in Support of Heritage Management In South-West England (CHeRISH)

A new study exploring the role that historical imagery can fulfill in support of managing heritage at risk around the coastline of south-west England has just be published. The CHeRISH study was commissioned by Historic England from Professor Robin McInnes OBE FRSA, a coastal scientist and art historian. The study findings, which are drawn from 23 case studies in the south-west, demonstrate the usefulness of artworks, early photographs and postcards (1770-1950) in terms of heritage management in a changing climate. Robin McInnes OBE FICE FGS FRSA Geologist, Coastal Scientist, Art Historian and Author. For 10 years Robin chaired the Coastal Defence Groups of England and Wales. He was appointed OBE for ‘Services to Flood and Coastal Defence’ in 2006. He is managing consultant of Isle of Wight-based consultancy Coastal & Geotechnical Services.

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Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/sw000132?id=EVENT577685