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Lizzie Glithero-West

@heritagelizzie.bsky.social

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CEO Heritage Alliance, lover of aged things, mother. Trustee Egypt Exploration Society, advisory Canal & River Trust & Historic Environment Forum. Views my own.

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Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · Nov 18

Evening all - I’ve created a starter pack with @heritagealliance.bsky.social members, leaders & key partners who are currently on Bluesky go.bsky.app/9ipPKbp

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Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 1h

I’m now sharing quite a bit more visual news over at instagram. Do come & follow to keep up with @heritagealliance.bsky.social out and about. www.instagram.com/lizzieheritage

Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 1d

Today I’ll be heading North to the fringes of the @conservatives.bsky.social Party Conference. Also on party conference-watch the @thegreenparty.bsky.social adopted a heritage & tourism policy over the weekend: www.linkedin.com/pulse/greene...

A Greener Future for Heritage and Tourism

Putting People, Nature and Place at the Heart of the Conversation The Green Party this weekend adopted a comprehensive new Heritage and Tourism Policy at its Autumn Conference — setting out a bold vis...

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 2d

Happy #WorldTeachersDay to all the amazing educators out there, especially our THA members @localhistoryhub.bsky.social, #Kimyo, and #GEMHeritage! 🙌

Take a look at their inspiring work:
localhistoryhub.org.uk
kimyo.co.uk
gem.org.uk/resource/

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 8d

🏛️ Bidwells join us as an Event Sponsor for #HeritageDebate2025! As a leading real estate adviser, their heritage specialists help unlock the potential of historic places.

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 12d

📢 Reminder: Nominations are now open for the Ecclesiastical Heritage Heroes Awards 2025! For more information about the judging criteria, check out the Official Guidance Document. Nominate your exceptional volunteers here 👉 bit.ly/HeritageHeroes2025

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 9d

Finally, Rebecca Markus will be taking over as Communications Manager from Max this week, who is moving to France. We thank Max for his years of dedication to our socials, newsletters, & more, and wish him all the best in future ventures!

Welcome Rebecca!👏 3/3

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 9d

We are also pleased to announce that Aisling Parrish will be taking over Lucy's Role as HEF Steering Group Manager for Maternity cover at @histenvforum.bsky.social, and is due to begin on the 27th of October.

Welcome in advance Aisling!👏 2/3

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 9d

We are pleased to announce a few staff changes at the Alliance. First is the return of our Head of Policy & Comms, Lydia Gibson, who has recently concluded a six month sabbatical.

Welcome back Lydia!👏 1/3

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Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 7d

Wishing our excellent Comms Manager Max the very best as he heads off to France on new adventures. Au revoir not goodbye 👋

Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 7d

Facebook reminds me that 9 years ago today I was passed the @heritagealliance.bsky.social CEO baton from Kate Pugh - what a wonderful journey I’ve been on.

Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 8d

I’m sorry to hear this news - shows why investment in infrastructure from Government is critical. 😞

Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 8d

Here’s a round up of my day representing The Heritage Alliance in the fringes of Labour Party Conference today including a Fabians session with Matthew Pennycook on Planning & Housing, a reception with CRT & a skills reception with City & Guilds threadreaderapp.com/thread/19726...

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@heritage_lizzie: En route to @UKLabour #LabourConference2025 for a flying visit today to the fringes. Will be tweeting on here from @thefabians sessions on planning/housing, attending a receptions wi...

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Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 16d

…To follow passions, embrace ‘squiggly careers’, find our mentors and be mentor to others. Put the ladder down, pull others up, lead at every level, keep learning and asking questions, lead with kindness (which isn’t weakness), collaborate & listen. And remember that all landscapes are heritage!

Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 16d

Such a privilege to speak alongside some inspiring female leaders working in protected landscapes last Friday - captured in this excellent visual by Rebecca Osbourne studios - key messages included the need for curiosity, respect, empathy…

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Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 21d

A round up of today’s excellent conversation about access for families with @biaza.bsky.social
@wwtworldwide.bsky.social & @heritagealliance.bsky.social - lots of common messaging & ideas. #11millionpostcards threadreaderapp.com/thread/19682...

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@heritage_lizzie: A real pleasure to join colleagues from across culture, nature, arts, attractions, SEN, family charities & others to think big about access for families at our member @WWTLondon for ...

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Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 27d

Here’s a round up of today at the #WildSummitUK coordinated by @wclnews.bsky.social - thought provoking & great conversations. I’ve come away feeling we have more common agendas that we can explore. threadreaderapp.com/thread/19660...

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@heritage_lizzie: Representing the @Heritage_NGOs today at the #WildSummit in Bristol. Arrived in time for the second session of the day. From Source to Sea. I’ll be tweeting some key points from the ...

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Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 27d

A great @heritagealliance.bsky.social Board away day yesterday at the fascinating Brooklands Museum - good to spend a day thinking about strategy with such an excellent group

Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 28d

I’m enjoying using the @thestorygraph.com app to record my reading. It even does lovely round up graphics for the previous month. Here August.

Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · 29d

Good to join the Westminster Media Forum to kick off a morning of discussion on next steps for heritage and tourism.

Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · Sep 3

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

US filmmaker in legal battle over 'Downton Shabby'

Hopwood DePree takes Rochdale council to the High Court over control of his ancestral stately home.

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Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · Aug 16

Elterwater to Ambleside

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · Aug 14

📢 Are you eager to contribute to the heritage sector? Join our dynamic team at The Heritage Alliance! We are on the lookout for a full-time Communications Manager - the deadline is September 4th.⏰

For more information click here 👉 bit.ly/THACommsMana...

#HeritageJobs

Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · Aug 14

Great to catch up with the team at the beautiful @englishcathedrals.co.uk member Ripon Cathedral yesterday.

Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · Aug 14

A pleasure to catch up with the team at @nationaltrust.org.uk Fountains Abbey yesterday, see the new sensory garden & chat about film-led tourism and climate change and check out the many activities as part of summer of play. Thumbs up from the girls 👍

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · Aug 12

We're supporting calls to PM Keir Starmer to address family summer holiday challenges. Join us Sept 17th @wwtworldwide.bsky.social
for thought & action 👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/11-million-postcards-tickets-1204828367079

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