Heritage Strategy - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Chapter 3: Valuing our <strong>Heritage</strong>
3. Valuing our
heritage
It is clear that we all have played and are continuing to play an important role in valuing
our heritage. The wealth of projects and work that has been undertaken to ensure the
conservation and celebration of our heritage is both substantial and diverse.
It is vital that we celebrate our achievements to date and a flavour of our commitment,
work and projects are given in this chapter.
These projects include cross-cutting initiatives that include a mix of research, presentation,
recording and restoration works. Also included are a selection of projects focussed on
conserving and protecting our heritage, as well as projects which aim to promote
enjoyment, understanding and celebration.
Preston hall Museum and Park projects
Thanks to funding from both the <strong>Heritage</strong> Lottery Fund and <strong>Stockton</strong> on Tees Borough
Council, a £7 million transformation is currently underway (2009 – 2012) at Preston Hall
Museum & Park, seeing significant improvements to the visitor experience.
Works recently completed within the Museum include the Spence Courtyard containing
purpose built facilities for both Craft and Collections, and a new Learning Resource from
which a wide range of Education and Outreach will be delivered. Meanwhile, in the Park,
works are ongoing to improve river access, and develop historic features such as the
Victorian Walled kitchen garden around the site.
The final Phase of these exciting works carries on throughout 2011 and on until Spring
2012. This includes upgrading of access throughout the venue, the repair and conservation
of the existing Grade II listed building and a complete exhibition redisplay, telling the
diverse story of the region and its people in an accessible and dynamic way.
Thornaby Aerodrome
Memorial
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