Hadrian's Wall Heritage
In April 2003, the North West Regional Development Agency and One NorthEast led a team of consultants in undertaking a year long Major Study into Hadrian’s Wall. The aim of the study was to assess the potential of Hadrian’s Wall to support the regeneration of the North of England through the growth of tourism revenues and to deliver a new Vision for Hadrian’s Wall – one that would inspire, challenge and deliver a step change in the contribution made by the Wall to the economies of the North of England. The full findings of the study are set out in detail in the report and in the accompanying appendices.
July 2006 update
The View from Hadrian’s Wall
WHILE Italy celebrates a thrilling World Cup victory, it is a different type of Roman defence that’s surrounded by frenzied activity in the North of England. Things are moving on apace at Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Limited.
By the end of July, the lease will be signed on the organisation’s new Hexham Head Office. We’ll have all the details of the opening in August.
Meanwhile, the final building blocks of HWHL are being fitted into place. Although the team will finally come together in the new offices, all the contracts of transferring staff are now with the new company.
The Wall was also given the royal seal of approval this month, with a visit by HRH The Duke of Gloucester.
Chairman’s Foreword
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
There has been much progress and nothing can bring greater pleasure than to be able to report the current position regarding the company.
At long last we have a team of people together under one banner, Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Limited. Although not everyone has started work with us, almost every position has been filled and many of our staff are already getting to grips with new issues as well as performing their former tasks diligently and with great enthusiasm. Full details of personnel can be found later in the newsletter.
It will not be too long before we really will be a complete team, in a new home with a clear set of goals, thanks to the continued efforts of Terry Carroll and his project leaders.
Moving on to our partners, quite a few people have already had a chance to meet with some of us. We are all trying to fulfil the many requests for attendance at meetings and gatherings throughout our large geographic area. Please do let us know if there may be an opportunity for us to address your organisation or your group. Communication has, I believe, improved in recent weeks. We can only operate effectively with the help, input and knowledge of our partners – so do talk to us.
I am in the United States as I write this, promoting my other great love, the Royal Armouries. Naturally this gives me a very good opportunity to talk about Hadrian’s Wall too. America is a big market for future tourist growth in the UK; I want to make sure that we see our fair share in the North!
Enjoy the summer,
Best wishes
Ann Green
New Recruits
July 1 saw the arrival from English Heritage of Paul Austen, Heritage Outreach Manager and Karen Parker as administrative support for the World Heritage Access Team. Paul’s key role is preparing the 2008/13 WHS Management Plan; Karen edits and produces the WHS Newsletter.
Paul and Karen join six other staff arriving from various organisations to make up the new Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Limited integrated team.
David McGlade and Janine Howorth are the two Trail Officers from the Countryside Agency who, together with “Lengthsman”, Alan Gledson, manage and maintain the fabric and presentation of access to the Wall, dealing with nearly 300,000 pairs of feet a year.
Deborah Hall, Sustainable Transport Officer and Andrea Bonacker, Volunteer Co-ordinator, also bring key roles from the Northumberland National Parks Authority. As well as managing AD122 and the integration of other bus and rail providers, in July Debbie has jointly organised the highly successful launch of the Cycleway, from Silloth to Arbeia.
Andrea manages one of the most motivated groups along the Wall – over 50 trained volunteers who are the unsung heroes, advising, guiding and supporting visitors from all over the world; working alongside the equally committed staff at the many sites and attractions from West to East.
Last but not least are the envoys from Hadrian’s Wall Tourism Partnership, Hilary Norton and Sarah Martin. As Marketing Manager, Hilary has done much to promote and support the Wall, creating the existing branding and working with the many service providers, local authorities and others who create the welcome and fulfil the needs of visitors.
Sarah Martin has given sterling support to Jane Brantom’s leadership at HWTP. She now becomes Office Manager and Board Secretary for HWHL. Apart from continuity, as the first arrivals they have both been invaluable in supporting Terry Carroll to create the foundations of success for the next 10 years or more.
By the end of August, the total complement of 20 staff will be in place in the new Head Office. Many are already working closely together to create a team of people that will be the springboard to success in this exciting venture. The final three posts to be filled by the end of July are Business Support Officer, Operations Administrator and Branding & Communications Administrator.
The Grand Old Duke marches up the Wall
HRH the Duke of Gloucester made a personal return to Housesteads July to unveil one of three new Hadrian’s Wall plaques provided by donation. The two others will be sited at the Senhouse Museum, Maryport and Segedunum at Wallsend.
The Duke met representatives of the major organisations involved in management of the World Heritage Site and Housesteads. Humphrey Welfare of English Heritage and a Director of Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Limited introduced Peter Stone, Chairman of the Management Plan Committee, David Ronn, the National Trust’s Director of the North East and Yorkshire regions and Terry Carroll, Chief Executive of HWHL. Humphrey and Terry accompanied the Duke, outlining the new management arrangements for the WHS and the role of the new company.
Jim Crow, a lecturer at Newcastle University, a former Hadrian’s Wall excavator and author of a book on Housesteads, escorted the Duke around the fort. He was then presented to Professor David Breeze who invited him to unveil the plaque.
Hadrian’s Wall, first inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, was redesignated in 2005 as part of ‘Frontiers of the Roman Empire’ World Heritage Site, which could ultimately stretch 5,500km from Ravenglass to North Africa.
There were only three man-made frontiers of the empire. The other two are the German Limes and the Antonine Wall.
UNESCO requires a plaque at each WHS site, commemorating the inscription of the site and stating its outstanding universal significance. A previous plaque, unveiled by Princess Margaret at Cawfields in the early 1990’s, was stolen and never recovered.
Hadrian`s Wall Appendix 1- Stakeholder Consultation Feedback [pdf]
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Hadrian`s Wall Appendix 3 - Review of Comparable Locations [pdf]
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Hadrian`s Wall Appendix 5 - Brand Vista Visioning Programme [pdf]
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Hadrian`s Wall Appendix 8 - Organisation and Funding [pdf]
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Hadrian`s Wall Appendix 9 - Economic Impact Study [pdf]
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Hadrian`s Wall Appendix 10 - Strategic Environmental Assessment [pdf]
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Hadrian`s Wall Appendix 11 - Transport Study [pdf]
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