The Guardian view on English Heritage: don’t take glorious days out for granted | Editorial

PEPORTS The English heritage, the charity that runs more than 400 state -owned buildings and monuments, plans to Reducing its employees Working hours should be worried as part of the cost reduction campaign, anyone who is interested in the culture of the nation. These castles, antiquities and other sites play an important role in people’s lives – especially on weekends and holidays, when dear memories are made. The value placed on access to these historical places can be seen from the fact that more than 1.3 million people are members. Stoneig He has 1.5 million visitors annually.

You will leave accountants and other jewelry in the crown of the charity on their own. The presidents said the winter closure is planned only in less clear locations where visitors are scattered. But given that all members, visitors and volunteers have risen, this is something that the charitable institution is less than money that it may reduce nearly 200 jobs.

The English heritage is a cousin is less delivery to the most famous buildings in the UK and the charitable landscape, National trust (It works in Northern Ireland and Wales as well as England). While the confidence, which was Founded in 1895He has an elected members of the members of the English Heritage, who get free entry and parking lots, but there are no rights to vote. The English heritage, which was measured by members and income, was measured approximately five of the box size, and has been in its current form since 2015.

This was when the David Cameron government decided to get rid of government grants and rotate them as an independent entity. The optimistic shine that he put on this was that it would enable the organization.To grow more freelyInstead, just a few years after the gradual disposal of the entire public financing, there is a real opportunity for the charitable institution to deteriorate as a result of the need to provide savings.

Consulting with employees and their unions continues. But deputies, members, and anyone who has an interest in the heritage sector must feel the possibility that the charitable workforce is to be demonstrated, if the values ​​are replaced by other employees, as was reported. Local tourists and visitors expect high -quality information and display in landmarks such as Doer Castle and Hadrian’s Wall. But these types of visits, which combine historical education and enjoyment (stores, cafes, children’s games), have been contracts for making – with their roots in the post -war campaign to give democracy to democracy by opening the beautiful buildings that were previously preserving the wealthy The public has to buy tickets.

Experts are part of this winning formula. They know that the English heritage, and other organizations, depend on it when designing an experience – for example, walking around a site Hastings Battle – or Offers update To reflect contemporary fears.

The CEO of the English Heritage Company, Nick MerimanIt was only in the post for a year. Its goal will be to strengthen the organization by employing more members and volunteers. Interest in the England Tudor ignited the BBC’s adaptation to Hillary Manite Three wolf hall It can provide a batch of monasteries and monasteries like Binham and Rievaux. But with high costs, it is not an easy task. Castles that have survived for hundreds of years can withstand wealth in their wealth. But the historical general world they represent, like the rest The Culture SectorHe needs knights to defend her.

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