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BBC News
20-07-2025
- BBC News
South East listed sites on Historic England interactive map
An interactive map has been launched to help people discover the history behind coastal landmarks in the South East and including Bexhill's De La Warr Pavillion, The King's Head Pub in Deal and The Western Bandstand in Brighton are among those featured on Historic England's Seaside Stories map, which launched on Thursday, aims to celebrate the history of seaside communities, Historic England Minister Baroness Fiona Twycross says the project will help to "preserve the history of our coastal towns and breathe new life into their future." The map charts all of the listed buildings on England's coastline, including 56 sites in Sussex and sites also on the map include Worthing Lido, Hastings Pier and Margate's Winter in the South East are being encouraged to submit photos and other memories of the landmarks included on the list to add to the archive of material about map has been designed as part of the Missing Pieces Project, which aims to highlight overlooked stories about England's cultural Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: "Our seaside places hold a special place in our national story, yet the full richness of their heritage cannot be captured without the first-hand accounts, images and memories of those who've experienced them."I encourage people to contribute to the Missing Pieces Project, so we can all help ensure these treasured coastal landmarks are celebrated."
BBC News
18-07-2025
- BBC News
Call for memories of Devon and Cornwall's seaside heritage
People in the South West have been asked to contribute their own memories to a project celebrating the UK's seaside heritage. Historic England has launched an interactive map featuring coastal landmarks to celebrate 300 years of seaside England said the new map included locations like Jubilee Pool in Penzance and Princess Gardens and Royal Terrace Gardens in Executive Duncan Wilson encouraged people to contribute memories to its Missing Pieces Project, "so we can all help ensure these treasured coastal landmarks are celebrated". Mr Wilson said: "Our seaside places hold a special place in our national story, yet the full richness of their heritage cannot be captured without the first-hand accounts, images and memories of those who've experienced them."People have been asked to submit photographs, drawings, written information or audio recordings "that hold personal significance" to the England said: "The Missing Pieces Project recognises that every person's connection to these historic places adds a unique dimension to their cultural importance, helping to build a more complete picture of England's cherished seaside heritage."Your view of a place is as unique as you are, so every snapshot and story you add is an important piece of the picture."
Glasgow Times
17-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Interactive map celebrates treasured landmarks around England's coast
The public body said the tool aims to celebrate the country's vibrant seaside heritage, and people are being encouraged to share information about coastal landmarks that hold personal significance. As part of Historic England's Missing Pieces Project, people are asked to submit photos, drawings, written information or audio recordings about landmarks that hold a special place in their hearts. This could be a childhood holiday destination or a local landmark that symbolises home. Palace Pier in Brighton features on Historic England's interactive map of coastal landmarks (Kirsty O'Connor/ PA) The map celebrates nearly 300 years of seaside history, from elegant Victorian piers to beloved 20th century amusement parks, among destinations that welcome millions of visitors each year. Among the landmarks on the map are the Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which was built in 1923 and is the second oldest in-use rollercoaster in Britain, after the Scenic Railway at Dreamland Amusement Park in Margate, Kent. The Big Dipper is one of only 37 pre-Second World War wooden rollercoasters worldwide, of which four are at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The Pleasure Pier at Southend-on-Sea in Essex, believed to be the longest pier in the world, is also on the map. It was first constructed in 1889 with later additions and rebuilds. The art deco, lido Jubilee Pool in Penzance, Cornwall; Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland; De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex; Peasholm Park in Scarborough, North Yorkshire; and the Palace Pier in Brighton also feature. Duncan Wilson, chief executive, Historic England, said: 'Our seaside places hold a special place in our national story, yet the full richness of their heritage cannot be captured without the first-hand accounts, images and memories of those who've experienced them. 'I encourage people to contribute to the Missing Pieces Project, so we can all help ensure these treasured coastal landmarks are celebrated.' Heritage Minister, Baroness Twycross, said: 'Our seaside communities play a huge role in telling our national story. 'I encourage everyone to contribute to the Missing Pieces Project to preserve the history of our coastal towns and breathe new life into their future.' To share your photos and memories of coastal landmarks, and to see the interactive map which goes live on Thursday July 17, see
North Wales Chronicle
17-07-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Interactive map celebrates treasured landmarks around England's coast
The public body said the tool aims to celebrate the country's vibrant seaside heritage, and people are being encouraged to share information about coastal landmarks that hold personal significance. As part of Historic England's Missing Pieces Project, people are asked to submit photos, drawings, written information or audio recordings about landmarks that hold a special place in their hearts. This could be a childhood holiday destination or a local landmark that symbolises home. The map celebrates nearly 300 years of seaside history, from elegant Victorian piers to beloved 20th century amusement parks, among destinations that welcome millions of visitors each year. Among the landmarks on the map are the Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which was built in 1923 and is the second oldest in-use rollercoaster in Britain, after the Scenic Railway at Dreamland Amusement Park in Margate, Kent. The Big Dipper is one of only 37 pre-Second World War wooden rollercoasters worldwide, of which four are at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The Pleasure Pier at Southend-on-Sea in Essex, believed to be the longest pier in the world, is also on the map. It was first constructed in 1889 with later additions and rebuilds. The art deco, lido Jubilee Pool in Penzance, Cornwall; Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland; De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex; Peasholm Park in Scarborough, North Yorkshire; and the Palace Pier in Brighton also feature. Duncan Wilson, chief executive, Historic England, said: 'Our seaside places hold a special place in our national story, yet the full richness of their heritage cannot be captured without the first-hand accounts, images and memories of those who've experienced them. 'I encourage people to contribute to the Missing Pieces Project, so we can all help ensure these treasured coastal landmarks are celebrated.' Heritage Minister, Baroness Twycross, said: 'Our seaside communities play a huge role in telling our national story. 'I encourage everyone to contribute to the Missing Pieces Project to preserve the history of our coastal towns and breathe new life into their future.' To share your photos and memories of coastal landmarks, and to see the interactive map which goes live on Thursday July 17, see
South Wales Guardian
17-07-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Interactive map celebrates treasured landmarks around England's coast
The public body said the tool aims to celebrate the country's vibrant seaside heritage, and people are being encouraged to share information about coastal landmarks that hold personal significance. As part of Historic England's Missing Pieces Project, people are asked to submit photos, drawings, written information or audio recordings about landmarks that hold a special place in their hearts. This could be a childhood holiday destination or a local landmark that symbolises home. The map celebrates nearly 300 years of seaside history, from elegant Victorian piers to beloved 20th century amusement parks, among destinations that welcome millions of visitors each year. Among the landmarks on the map are the Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which was built in 1923 and is the second oldest in-use rollercoaster in Britain, after the Scenic Railway at Dreamland Amusement Park in Margate, Kent. The Big Dipper is one of only 37 pre-Second World War wooden rollercoasters worldwide, of which four are at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The Pleasure Pier at Southend-on-Sea in Essex, believed to be the longest pier in the world, is also on the map. It was first constructed in 1889 with later additions and rebuilds. The art deco, lido Jubilee Pool in Penzance, Cornwall; Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland; De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex; Peasholm Park in Scarborough, North Yorkshire; and the Palace Pier in Brighton also feature. Duncan Wilson, chief executive, Historic England, said: 'Our seaside places hold a special place in our national story, yet the full richness of their heritage cannot be captured without the first-hand accounts, images and memories of those who've experienced them. 'I encourage people to contribute to the Missing Pieces Project, so we can all help ensure these treasured coastal landmarks are celebrated.' Heritage Minister, Baroness Twycross, said: 'Our seaside communities play a huge role in telling our national story. 'I encourage everyone to contribute to the Missing Pieces Project to preserve the history of our coastal towns and breathe new life into their future.' To share your photos and memories of coastal landmarks, and to see the interactive map which goes live on Thursday July 17, see
