New knowledge about industrial heritage sites in Denmark
For the first time an overview of industrial heritage in Denmark is available in English. The new publication “Industrial Heritage in Denmark” considers the development of Danish industrial landscapes and built-up environments in the period 1840-1970.
Included in the book are three case studies of ports, sugar beet mills, and cement plants, and the publication concludes with two chapters that discuss perceptions and strategies for the conversion of industrial sites, and an overview is given covering the preservation of industrial heritage in Denmark, historically.
"Although Denmark is often perceived as an agricultural country, industry is a very important sector in the Danish economy, employing a large number of people and having considerable influence on Danish society and culture in general. The appreciation of industrial history, as well as the tangible and intangible remains of industry, is an important heritage."
Anne Mette Rahbæk, General Director of the Danish Agency of Culture.
“This is a very welcome addition to the literature, bringing a broader audience awareness of the excellent work ongoing in Denmark right now.”
Patrick E. Martin, PhD.
President, The International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage.
Professor of Archaeology and Chair, Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University.
Facts
Title: Industrial Heritage in Denmark. Landscapes, Environments and Historical Archaeology.
Edited by Caspar Jørgensen and Morten Pedersen. With contributions by Caspar Jørgensen, Morten Pedersen, Rene Schroeder Christensen, Hanne Christensen and Anna Storm. Hardback, 285 pages, richly ill.
Published by Aarhus University Press in cooperation with the Danish Agency for Culture, January 2014.
Background
The Danish Agency for Culture has for a number of years been focusing on industrial heritage in order to ensure that this important part of Danish history will not just vanish, but be valued and used as a resource in the futher development of Danish society. Read more about Danish industrial heritage at Kulturstyrelsen.dk/english
Visit 25 specific Danish industrial heritage sites of national significance
Contact
Sune Blicher, The Danish Agency for Culture, sub@kulturstyrelsen.dk, +45 3374 4562
