Cadw has launched the ‘15-Minute Heritage’ initiative to encourage everyone to explore the heritage on our doorsteps.
image: Cadw website
[Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas MS shares] his 15-minute heritage story…
… digital technology allows us to connect with great museums, heritage sites and artwork across the globe…
Cadw writes:
Taking a closer look at our everyday surroundings provides a fascinating opportunity to discover aspects of our heritage that we often hurry past and take for granted.
Buildings, both domestic and civic, open spaces from the local football field to a well-trodden dog walking route and landmarks ranging from medieval ruins to relics of modern industry all may figure on a 15-minute foray from your front door.
To launch our project we asked the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas MS, to share his 15-minute heritage story — follow his footsteps from Llandaff across the Old Taff Railway bridge to Hailey Park in ‘Exploring Llandaff’…
View 15-Minute Heritage — Exploring Llandaff
The many benefits of exploring and strengthening the connection with our local heritage include fostering a deeper understanding of our surroundings; helping to promote social cohesion; and improving our quality of life.
Even the simple act of walking or cycling in our local areas brings many physical and mental well-being benefits, often providing a breathing space from our busy home and work lives.
And as we adapt to an ever-changing world, digital technology allows us to connect with great museums, heritage sites and artwork across the globe. Now we’ve used a new digital resource — ArcGIS StoryMaps — to launch our 15-minute heritage initiative.
There are 3 elements to explore …
- 15-Minute Heritage Stories
- Unloved Heritage
- History Detectives
