AB Heritage Explorers Featured in The Archaeologist Magazine
We are pleased to share that AB Heritage Explorers, our education and outreach programme, has been featured in the latest edition of The Archaeologist magazine, published by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA). The article, written by Laura Buckley, AB Heritage’s Outreach Manager, explores how the programme is helping bridge the gap between professional archaeology and […]
The City of Sunderland: Layers of History
A Living Collection AB Heritage has started to bring together short reflections on places we have worked. They are not exhaustive histories, but rather starting points, ways for us to share insights that have emerged through our professional engagement within particular areas. Sunderland is the first of these reflections. It is a city shaped by […]
From the Classroom to Launching AB Heritage Explorers
In 2024 Laura Buckley left teaching after 20 years to launch AB Heritage Explorers – interactive archaeology workshops for schools. Combining her passion for history with hands‑on learning, AB Heritage have already worked with over 1,000 children, inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a love of the past.
Carbon Considerations in the Historic Built Environment
Retaining historic buildings isn’t just about preserving character — it’s a climate strategy. Demolishing and rebuilding releases embodied carbon from past construction and generates further emissions through waste and new materials. Many older structures, built with robust local materials, can be sensitively upgraded to meet high environmental standards. By retrofitting rather than replacing, we conserve both cultural value and carbon — showing that sustainability and heritage aren’t at odds, but aligned.
AB Heritage at the South East Construction Expo 2025
AB Heritage was proud to attend the South East Construction Expo 2025 at Brighton’s Amex Stadium. Represented by our colleague Peter, we joined hundreds of professionals for a lively day of seminars, networking, and industry insights—celebrating innovation and strengthening connections across the construction sector.
Exploring Vindolanda: A Journey into Britain’s Roman Past
Andy and Laura from AB Heritage recently joined a group of students from London for an unforgettable trip to Vindolanda, a fascinating Roman fort and settlement in Northumberland. Located just south of Hadrian’s Wall, Vindolanda offers an incredible glimpse into life on the Roman frontier nearly 2,000 years ago. Originally built around 85 AD—several decades […]
Understanding Heritage Settings:
A review of why the setting of a heritage asset is more than simply the direct visual relationship between a development and a heritage asset.
Heritage Advice at the East Midlands Expo
Heritage Advice Available at the East Midlands Expo The AB Heritage team will once again be available to talk through your heritage planning requirements at next week’s East Midlands Property Expo, in Nottingham. Senior Heritage Consultant, Leanne Tindle and Director, Laura Buckley will be available on the AB Heritage stand on Monday November 11th, and […]
Key considerations for planning works to Listed Buildings
Owning and developing a Listed Building can be rewarding, but there are some key considerations and legislation to take into account.
Reflections on the Cirencester Historic Windows Conference
Reflections on the Cirencester Historic Windows Conference At the end of June, I had the pleasure of attending the “Through the Looking Glass – A Future for Historic Windows” conference in Cirencester as part of my Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for AB Heritage. This insightful event featured a wide range of discussions and lectures on […]