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Claudia Kenyatta & Emma Squire
@kenyatta-squire.bsky.social
Co-CEOs at Historic England

Working to protect the historic environment, partnership with developers and local leaders. All views are our own.
Emily Gee's great new book Hostel, House and Chambers looks at housing created especially for women working as clerks, secretaries, teachers, typists etc in Victorian and Edwardian London- a fascinating read and featuring #HE_Archive photographs:

www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
September 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Very happy to be on BBC Radio 4's Today programme yesterday celebrating the listing of 7 new sites as part of #Railway200. For more info go to historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/ne...
7 New Sites Listed to Celebrate 200 Years of the Railway | Historic England
Seven new listings announced to mark 200 years since the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on 27 September 1825.
historicengland.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We're thrilled to be guest curators for this year’s London Open House Festival, run by Open City. Under the theme of *homecoming* 🏡, our collection will present different iterations of 'home' within London... Find out more at programme.openhouse.org.uk/collections/...
August 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We are absolutely delighted to share that we have been appointed as Chief Executive of #HistoricEngland as a job share, starting in October 2025 after Duncan Wilson's retirement. We're thrilled to guide HE into its next phase and ensure heritage supports people, communities and places.
April 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Oxford Street's rich history and historic character sets it apart from digital retail or modern malls. The @mayoroflondon.bsky.social plans to pedestrianise it into a world-class space and consultation closes this week! 👇https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street.
Oxford Street Transformation
This public consultation – which will run from 28 February 2025 to 02 May 2025 - is about gathering your views on the proposed establishment of a new Mayoral Development Corporation to unlock the true...
haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk
April 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We’re absolutely delighted to have been appointed as ambassadors to the Mayor of London’s Cultural Leadership Board! We’re looking forward to contributing a heritage perspective to discussions on how to support and strengthen London’s amazing cultural landscape.
Exciting news!

@london.gov.uk has announced his new Cultural Leadership Board 🥳

The board will work with him and our @justinesimons.bsky.social to deliver London’s culture strategy and advise on key issues facing the creative industries.
April 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
After such a successful event in 2024, we are excited to attend #UKREiiF in Leeds again this year. If you're attending, do reach out to arrange a meeting. We look forward to discussing how heritage can drive sustainable growth in housing, major infrastructure, and achieving net zero goals! ♻️
April 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Great news as #DCMS has announced a new £4.85 million Heritage Revival fund being delivered by @archhfund.org.uk supported by Historic England, and a £15 million Heritage at Risk Capital Fund to help communities save their locally cherished buildings.To apply: historicengland.org.uk/advice/grant...
Heritage at Risk Capital Fund | Historic England
Find out about this 1-year £15 million grant scheme for historic sites at risk.
historicengland.org.uk
April 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Attending the #UKReiiF Leaders' dinner on 'Investing in Heritage and Culture'. Fantastic to see industry leaders, policy makers, and heritage & cultural experts come together to discuss key issues in the UK's built environment. Excellent speech from #HistoricEngland Chairman Neil Mendoza👏
March 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A great day attending #HeritageDay2025 at the Tower of London. An excellent 'Heritage Creates Solutions' panel chaired by @heritagealliance.bsky.social CEO @heritagelizzie.bsky.social and featuring Historic England's CEO Duncan Wilson, discussing skills, solutions, homes, stories and communities.
Good morning! Today #HeritageDay2025 takes place at the Tower of London! 🎨

This year's theme, 'Heritage Creates', will explore how heritage fosters creativity across policy, communities, enterprise, and more. Follow the event live on our X account here 👉 buff.ly/DuUfkTi
March 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM