SANDFORD AWARDS FOR HERITAGE EDUCATION ANNOUNCED
Thirty-two heritage sites across the UK have been given a prestigious Sandford Award recognising excellence in heritage education through their work with schools.
This year’s winners, including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, Kensington Palace and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon, will receive their awards on Tuesday 29th November 2011 at Durham Cathedral – itself an award-winner.
The Sandford Awards are jointly managed by Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln and the Heritage Education Trust. Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln offers a Masters course in Heritage Education.
The awards will be presented by Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp, an eminent archaeologist, former trustee of the British Museum and founder of Bede’s World Museum.
Jean MacIntyre, Head of Innovation at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, said: “We are absolutely delighted that the 2011 Sandford Awards will be presented at such an iconic site. The awards are growing each year with more and more sites realising the advantages of celebrating their excellent practice by achieving an award.
“The next few years will be an exciting time for the Sandfords as we plan to broaden the scope of the scheme so that more people and more sites will benefit.”
John Hamer, Chairman of the Heritage Education Trust, commented: “Increased access to, and understanding of, our heritage is essential if all sections of society are to have the opportunity to enjoy this rich and diverse national resource.
“The broad spectrum of excellent projects showcased by the Sandford Award winners really highlight just how active, and successful, the sector is in championing learning.”
The full list of 2011 Sandford Award Winners is as follows:
The Ancient Technology Centre
The Argory (National Trust)
Beamish: The Living Museum of the North
Beaulieu
Carew Castle & Tidal Mill
Castle Ward (National Trust)
Clarke Hall Educational Museum
Crich Tramway Village: Home of the National Tramway Museum
Dewsbury Museum
Durham Cathedral
ERDDIG
Hardwick Hall (National Trust)
Kensington Palace (Historic Royal Palaces)
Knebworth House
Lauderdale House
The London Canal Museum
Museum of London
Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
NCCL and Galleries of Justice Museum
Newark and Sherwood Museum Service
Sarehole Mill
Selly Manor
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Springhill (National Trust)
Tamworth Castle
Tolson Memorial Museum
Tower of London (Historic Royal Palaces)
Victoria & Albert Museum
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
York Art Gallery (York Museums Trust)
York Castle Museum (York Museums Trust)
The Yorkshire Museum (York Museums Trust)
Reporters and photographers are welcome to attend the event, which begins at 2pm. Photographs from the ceremony will be available on request after the ceremony.
Notes to editors
- The Sandford Awards were established in 1978 by Lord Sandford to encourage those responsible for running historic houses and guide their educational endeavours by monitoring standards.
- The awards were originally administered run by The Council for Environmental Education. To develop the awards more fully, the Heritage Education Trust was established in 1983 and now runs the scheme in collaboration with Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln.
- Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln was established in 1862 and celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2012.
- It is an independent higher education institution based in Lincoln and offering high-quality courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level.
For more information about the Sandford Awards please contact:
Tracy Borman
Sandford Co-ordinator
01522 583695
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