About The Initiative
Historic England are working with local communities and interested parties to help encourage the economic, social and cultural recovery of 67 High Streets. As a result, Historic England is looking into how to reclaim the High Street as a community space.
For more information, go to Historic England's website
- Who: Historic England
- When: 2020-2024
- Why: To fuel economic, social and cultural recovery
- How: Getting stakeholders for the past
- My research
- What: Making historical data accessible
- How: Understanding needs and creative thinking
- Why: The High Street is for everyone
High Streets across England
Million to invest using local partners to rejuvinate the High Streets
4 years to complete these projects
Years for my PhD research
My Locations
Have a look below to see where your local High Street Heritage Action Zone is
What makes the High Street significant to you
The High Street is significant to people for many different reasons. I would like to know what yours is...
Coventry
High Street Heritage Action Zone pilot
Restoring and regenerating a forgotten part of Coventry’s historic townscape, boosting the local economy and celebrating the city’s rich heritage.
Derby
A Heritage High Street success story
97 properties restored and £2.6 million invested
Northallerton
Creation of a Heritage Hub and Virtual Reality Tour
Created spaces for people not just to experience but share their own stories.
Kirkham
Working with local architects
Working with local partners to help rejuvinate the community feeling in the built heritage
Chester
Breathing life back into the Historic Center
Turning the Historic Center back into a commuity space by repurposing buildings
The High Street is full of a wide variety of information
Have a look below at some of the examples
- All
- Photo
- 3D
- Other
Archaeological report of Poulton Street, Kirkham
Archaeology Data Service
Map of Kirkham 1938
National Library of Scotland
Days of Ashwell
Ashwell Museum
Mirela
Altogether Archaeology
Northallerton High Street market
Claire Hampson
Photo up the High Street in Kirkham
Paul Lawrenson
Members of the St Joseph's Roman Catholic School, Wesham six-a-side football team 1968
Mick Downer
Ash Tree House in Kirkham
Harry Fenton Photography
Contact Me
If you would like to get in contact to discuss the High Street please use one of the following: