
Ben Cowell (@bencowell.bsky.social)
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Thoughts, news and views, from the Director General of Historic Houses
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https://www.historichouses.org/ 06-01-2009 18:25:15
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Very good to see Hannah from Muncaster Castle on this list!


The one where American Viscountess visits Hedingham Castle in Essex! youtube.com/watch?v=73khwY…

We're delighted to be launching our new report into VAT today, ahead of our submission to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee inquiry into Protecting Built Heritage. Read the findings below👇 historichouses.org/rebate-in-uks-…





It's #EnglishTourismWeek this week. Vote for the tourism Superstars who make such a difference to this fantastic industry! The amazing Muncaster Castle is on the list, thanks to their very own Hannah Clapp. Vote Hannah! Historic Houses (by 23 March) visitenglandawards.secure-platform.com/tourismsuperst…

The figures from the Family Business UK survey paint a stark picture about the realities of the Autumn Budget for thousands of businesses across the UK, including many historic house businesses 👇 historichouses.org/new-report-rev…

Many congratulations to Baroness Twycross for taking over the #heritage brief at Department for Culture, Media and Sport. We look forward to working with you in this important role. gov.uk/government/peo…


Congratulations to Dalemain Mansion for 20 years of the World Marmalade Awards theguardian.com/food/2025/apr/…

Superb new Historic Houses report on Gen Z's relationship with heritage - well worth a read. All thanks to Sarah Roller ! historichouses.org/gen-z-sees-his…



“This is what historic houses are about – connection... We’re all looking for connection in our lives. It’s important that these estates are shared and understood and relevant – that’s how they will survive.” Mapperton House & Gardens Historic Houses telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/1…

Thoughts from Historic Houses' Sarah Roller on why "Imposing planning fees on listed buildings would be a huge mistake" - and a call for use of the listed building consent order mechanism for certain routine, reversible changes. thetimes.com/article/f8f2d7…
