Southern Culture
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On 1 March 2002, the Scenic Railway roller coaster at Dreamland became a listed building, the first time an amusement park ride has been given heritage status. It’s the oldest operating roller coaster in the country
Key organisations
Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers
www.algao.org.uk/Association/England/EngIntro.htm
The Association provides a forum representing archaeologists working for local authorities and national parks throughout the UK.
English Heritage - www.english-heritage.org.uk
English Heritage exists to protect and promote Englands spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood.
Civic Trust South East - www.civictrustsoutheast.org.uk
Civic Trust South East (CTSE) was established by the Civic Trust in response to regional government's increasing influence in all planning matters.
Natural England - www.naturalengland.org.uk
Natural England works for people, places and nature to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas. Natural England brings together English Nature, the Countryside Agency and the Rural Development Service.
Historic Houses Association www.hha.org.uk
The HHA represents the interests of Britain's historic houses, castles and gardens that remain in private ownership.
The National Trust www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/wlocaltoyou/w-south_east.htm
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
MLA South East - www.mlasoutheast.org.uk
MLA South East is the strategic development agency for museums, libraries and archives in the region. It works to improve people's lives by building knowledge, supporting learning, inspiring creativity and celebrating identity.
Heritage Lottery Fund -www.hlf.org.uk
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) enables communities to celebrate, look after and learn more about our diverse heritage. From museums and historic buildings to parks and nature reserves to celebrating traditions, customs and history, the HLF has awarded over 3.3 billion to projects that open up our nation֒s heritage for everyone to enjoy.
Association of Gardens Trusts www.gardenstrusts.org.uk
Aims are to assist in the protection, conservation, restoration or creation of garden land in the United Kingdom for the education and enjoyment of the public
UK Association of Preservation Trusts - www.ukapt.org.uk
UKAPT exists to encourage and assist building preservation trusts (BPTs) in the UK to expand their capacity to preserve and re-use historic buildings under threat.
Historic Environment Local Management (HELM) ֖ www.helm.org.uk
Information and guidance portal to help those who make decisions about the historic environment.
The All Party Parliamentary Archaeology Group -www.appag.org.uk
APPAG is an all-party group of MPs and Peers in the Palace of Westminster with an interest in archaeology. The aim of APPAG is to further an understanding of archaeology in Parliament and promote archaeology and archaeological education.
Heritage Link www.heritagelink.org.uk
Heritage Link was set up in 2002 by national heritage groups to promote the central role of the voluntary movement in the sector and to make their voice heard collectively and coherently. It now has 80 members - national organisations including the National Trust, Civic Trust, Council for British Archaeology, Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) as well as many smaller and more specialist heritage groups.