Lizzie Glithero-West
@heritagelizzie.bsky.social
CEO Heritage Alliance, lover of aged things, mother. Trustee Egypt Exploration Society, advisory Canal & River Trust & Historic Environment Forum. Views my own.
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Evening all - I’ve created a starter pack with @heritagealliance.bsky.social members, leaders & key partners who are currently on Bluesky go.bsky.app/9ipPKbp
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We’re looking forward to partnering with @ox.ac.uk's Heritage Innovations Lab to strengthen collaboration across the heritage sector.
Discover more about the 'Creating Connections' project in SoGEs recent news piece 👇
Discover more about the 'Creating Connections' project in SoGEs recent news piece 👇
Heritage Innovations Lab Oxford (HILO), led by + including SoGE researchers, begins a new partnership with @heritagealliance.bsky.social, supported by the #Heritage Lottery Fund. Read more: https://bit.ly/47B2Jry
Heritage Innovations Lab Oxford (HILO) begins new collaboration to support the heritage sector
The partnership will build new collaborative networks connecting academic researchers with heritage sector professionals.
www.geog.ox.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We’re looking forward to partnering with @ox.ac.uk's Heritage Innovations Lab to strengthen collaboration across the heritage sector.
Discover more about the 'Creating Connections' project in SoGEs recent news piece 👇
Discover more about the 'Creating Connections' project in SoGEs recent news piece 👇
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The Heritage Alliance has been named a 2025 Gold Standard Internship Host by @oxfordcareers.bsky.social.
This recognition celebrates the outstanding internship experience we’ve provided to Oxford students over the years through the Crankstart Programme.
🎓 careers.ox.ac.uk/cip
This recognition celebrates the outstanding internship experience we’ve provided to Oxford students over the years through the Crankstart Programme.
🎓 careers.ox.ac.uk/cip
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The Heritage Alliance has been named a 2025 Gold Standard Internship Host by @oxfordcareers.bsky.social.
This recognition celebrates the outstanding internship experience we’ve provided to Oxford students over the years through the Crankstart Programme.
🎓 careers.ox.ac.uk/cip
This recognition celebrates the outstanding internship experience we’ve provided to Oxford students over the years through the Crankstart Programme.
🎓 careers.ox.ac.uk/cip
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We’re delighted to welcome the National Trust for Scotland to the Heritage Alliance!
The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity dedicated to protecting Scotland’s natural, cultural, and historic places, and sharing them with everyone.
The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity dedicated to protecting Scotland’s natural, cultural, and historic places, and sharing them with everyone.
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We’re delighted to welcome the National Trust for Scotland to the Heritage Alliance!
The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity dedicated to protecting Scotland’s natural, cultural, and historic places, and sharing them with everyone.
The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity dedicated to protecting Scotland’s natural, cultural, and historic places, and sharing them with everyone.
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We are delighted to announce that The Heritage Alliance has successfully secured a significant grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to drive our aim of making the heritage sector stronger and more resilient 🎉
Read the full announcement here:
www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/blog/heritag...
Read the full announcement here:
www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/blog/heritag...
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We are delighted to announce that The Heritage Alliance has successfully secured a significant grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to drive our aim of making the heritage sector stronger and more resilient 🎉
Read the full announcement here:
www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/blog/heritag...
Read the full announcement here:
www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/blog/heritag...
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A full round up from today’s #GreatExpectations conference on the future of churches at the V&A with National Churches Trust, CCT, Ecclesiastical & a host of other speakers. threadreaderapp.com/thread/19805...
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@heritage_lizzie: Here to represent the @Heritage_NGOs at today’s #GreatExpectations conference at the @V_and_A with @Ecclesiastical @TheCCT @NatChurchTrust @KingsFdn - I’ll be tweeting along here. We...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A full round up from today’s #GreatExpectations conference on the future of churches at the V&A with National Churches Trust, CCT, Ecclesiastical & a host of other speakers. threadreaderapp.com/thread/19805...
Here’s a round up of the @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Awards today at the Young V&A - families with younger kids - here’s a perfect to do list… threadreaderapp.com/thread/19777...
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@heritage_lizzie: A pleasure to join @kidsinmuseums for their (always uplifting) annual family friendly museum awards. First up the best museum youth project for social justice - shortlisted are @Wilt...
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October 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Here’s a round up of the @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Awards today at the Young V&A - families with younger kids - here’s a perfect to do list… threadreaderapp.com/thread/19777...
Here’s a wrap of day two of World Heritage UK’s annual conference at WHS- this year at Saltaire t.co/OxGnDIMOAE
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1976575930635018425.html
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October 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Here’s a wrap of day two of World Heritage UK’s annual conference at WHS- this year at Saltaire t.co/OxGnDIMOAE
Here’s a full read out of day 1 of the excellent World Heritage UK conference at Saltaire threadreaderapp.com/thread/19762...
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@heritage_lizzie: Good morning from the @WorldHeritageUK conference at Victoria Hall in WHS Saltaire. I’ll be tweeting some highlights here. We are welcomed by Chair Paul Simons, Councillor Alex Ross ...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Here’s a full read out of day 1 of the excellent World Heritage UK conference at Saltaire threadreaderapp.com/thread/19762...
I’m now sharing quite a bit more visual news over at instagram. Do come & follow to keep up with @heritagealliance.bsky.social out and about. www.instagram.com/lizzieheritage
October 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I’m now sharing quite a bit more visual news over at instagram. Do come & follow to keep up with @heritagealliance.bsky.social out and about. www.instagram.com/lizzieheritage
Today I’ll be heading North to the fringes of the @conservatives.bsky.social Party Conference. Also on party conference-watch the @thegreenparty.bsky.social adopted a heritage & tourism policy over the weekend: www.linkedin.com/pulse/greene...
A Greener Future for Heritage and Tourism
Putting People, Nature and Place at the Heart of the Conversation The Green Party this weekend adopted a comprehensive new Heritage and Tourism Policy at its Autumn Conference — setting out a bold vis...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today I’ll be heading North to the fringes of the @conservatives.bsky.social Party Conference. Also on party conference-watch the @thegreenparty.bsky.social adopted a heritage & tourism policy over the weekend: www.linkedin.com/pulse/greene...
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Happy #WorldTeachersDay to all the amazing educators out there, especially our THA members @localhistoryhub.bsky.social, #Kimyo, and #GEMHeritage! 🙌
Take a look at their inspiring work:
localhistoryhub.org.uk
kimyo.co.uk
gem.org.uk/resource/
Take a look at their inspiring work:
localhistoryhub.org.uk
kimyo.co.uk
gem.org.uk/resource/
October 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy #WorldTeachersDay to all the amazing educators out there, especially our THA members @localhistoryhub.bsky.social, #Kimyo, and #GEMHeritage! 🙌
Take a look at their inspiring work:
localhistoryhub.org.uk
kimyo.co.uk
gem.org.uk/resource/
Take a look at their inspiring work:
localhistoryhub.org.uk
kimyo.co.uk
gem.org.uk/resource/
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🏛️ Bidwells join us as an Event Sponsor for #HeritageDebate2025! As a leading real estate adviser, their heritage specialists help unlock the potential of historic places.
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🏛️ Bidwells join us as an Event Sponsor for #HeritageDebate2025! As a leading real estate adviser, their heritage specialists help unlock the potential of historic places.
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📢 Reminder: Nominations are now open for the Ecclesiastical Heritage Heroes Awards 2025! For more information about the judging criteria, check out the Official Guidance Document. Nominate your exceptional volunteers here 👉 bit.ly/HeritageHeroes2025
September 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
📢 Reminder: Nominations are now open for the Ecclesiastical Heritage Heroes Awards 2025! For more information about the judging criteria, check out the Official Guidance Document. Nominate your exceptional volunteers here 👉 bit.ly/HeritageHeroes2025
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Finally, Rebecca Markus will be taking over as Communications Manager from Max this week, who is moving to France. We thank Max for his years of dedication to our socials, newsletters, & more, and wish him all the best in future ventures!
Welcome Rebecca!👏 3/3
Welcome Rebecca!👏 3/3
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Finally, Rebecca Markus will be taking over as Communications Manager from Max this week, who is moving to France. We thank Max for his years of dedication to our socials, newsletters, & more, and wish him all the best in future ventures!
Welcome Rebecca!👏 3/3
Welcome Rebecca!👏 3/3
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We are also pleased to announce that Aisling Parrish will be taking over Lucy's Role as HEF Steering Group Manager for Maternity cover at @histenvforum.bsky.social, and is due to begin on the 27th of October.
Welcome in advance Aisling!👏 2/3
Welcome in advance Aisling!👏 2/3
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We are also pleased to announce that Aisling Parrish will be taking over Lucy's Role as HEF Steering Group Manager for Maternity cover at @histenvforum.bsky.social, and is due to begin on the 27th of October.
Welcome in advance Aisling!👏 2/3
Welcome in advance Aisling!👏 2/3
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We are pleased to announce a few staff changes at the Alliance. First is the return of our Head of Policy & Comms, Lydia Gibson, who has recently concluded a six month sabbatical.
Welcome back Lydia!👏 1/3
Welcome back Lydia!👏 1/3
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We are pleased to announce a few staff changes at the Alliance. First is the return of our Head of Policy & Comms, Lydia Gibson, who has recently concluded a six month sabbatical.
Welcome back Lydia!👏 1/3
Welcome back Lydia!👏 1/3
Wishing our excellent Comms Manager Max the very best as he heads off to France on new adventures. Au revoir not goodbye 👋
September 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Wishing our excellent Comms Manager Max the very best as he heads off to France on new adventures. Au revoir not goodbye 👋
Facebook reminds me that 9 years ago today I was passed the @heritagealliance.bsky.social CEO baton from Kate Pugh - what a wonderful journey I’ve been on.
September 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Facebook reminds me that 9 years ago today I was passed the @heritagealliance.bsky.social CEO baton from Kate Pugh - what a wonderful journey I’ve been on.
Here’s a round up of my day representing The Heritage Alliance in the fringes of Labour Party Conference today including a Fabians session with Matthew Pennycook on Planning & Housing, a reception with CRT & a skills reception with City & Guilds threadreaderapp.com/thread/19726...
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@heritage_lizzie: En route to @UKLabour #LabourConference2025 for a flying visit today to the fringes. Will be tweeting on here from @thefabians sessions on planning/housing, attending a receptions wi...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Here’s a round up of my day representing The Heritage Alliance in the fringes of Labour Party Conference today including a Fabians session with Matthew Pennycook on Planning & Housing, a reception with CRT & a skills reception with City & Guilds threadreaderapp.com/thread/19726...
Such a privilege to speak alongside some inspiring female leaders working in protected landscapes last Friday - captured in this excellent visual by Rebecca Osbourne studios - key messages included the need for curiosity, respect, empathy…
September 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Such a privilege to speak alongside some inspiring female leaders working in protected landscapes last Friday - captured in this excellent visual by Rebecca Osbourne studios - key messages included the need for curiosity, respect, empathy…
A round up of today’s excellent conversation about access for families with @biaza.bsky.social
@wwtworldwide.bsky.social & @heritagealliance.bsky.social - lots of common messaging & ideas. #11millionpostcards threadreaderapp.com/thread/19682...
@wwtworldwide.bsky.social & @heritagealliance.bsky.social - lots of common messaging & ideas. #11millionpostcards threadreaderapp.com/thread/19682...
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@heritage_lizzie: A real pleasure to join colleagues from across culture, nature, arts, attractions, SEN, family charities & others to think big about access for families at our member @WWTLondon for ...
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September 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A round up of today’s excellent conversation about access for families with @biaza.bsky.social
@wwtworldwide.bsky.social & @heritagealliance.bsky.social - lots of common messaging & ideas. #11millionpostcards threadreaderapp.com/thread/19682...
@wwtworldwide.bsky.social & @heritagealliance.bsky.social - lots of common messaging & ideas. #11millionpostcards threadreaderapp.com/thread/19682...
Here’s a round up of today at the #WildSummitUK coordinated by @wclnews.bsky.social - thought provoking & great conversations. I’ve come away feeling we have more common agendas that we can explore. threadreaderapp.com/thread/19660...
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@heritage_lizzie: Representing the @Heritage_NGOs today at the #WildSummit in Bristol. Arrived in time for the second session of the day. From Source to Sea. I’ll be tweeting some key points from the ...
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September 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Here’s a round up of today at the #WildSummitUK coordinated by @wclnews.bsky.social - thought provoking & great conversations. I’ve come away feeling we have more common agendas that we can explore. threadreaderapp.com/thread/19660...
A great @heritagealliance.bsky.social Board away day yesterday at the fascinating Brooklands Museum - good to spend a day thinking about strategy with such an excellent group
September 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
A great @heritagealliance.bsky.social Board away day yesterday at the fascinating Brooklands Museum - good to spend a day thinking about strategy with such an excellent group
I’m enjoying using the @thestorygraph.com app to record my reading. It even does lovely round up graphics for the previous month. Here August.
September 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I’m enjoying using the @thestorygraph.com app to record my reading. It even does lovely round up graphics for the previous month. Here August.