The places we live have been shaped by the types of work people have done in the past.  And if we look for clues, we can find out more about the history of these areas - and our own heritage too.

The places we live have been shaped by the types of work people have done in the past.  And if we look for clues, we can find out more about the history of these areas - and our own heritage too.

Wherever you live, there’s treasure to be discovered. Not just gold and gems but stories of buildings, locations and people. 

Learning about our local heritage is important because it helps us connect to our past and it can be as simple as going for a walk!

Our heritage is all around us... Sometimes standing proud in the open air, sometimes hidden under a bush!

We’re looking for Heritage Heroes – could you be one?

Wherever you live, there’s treasure to be discovered. Not just gold and gems but stories of buildings, locations and people. 
Learning about our local heritage is important because it helps us connect to our past and it can be as simple as going for a walk!
Our heritage is all around us... Sometimes standing proud in the open air, sometimes hidden under a bush!
We’re looking for Heritage Heroes – could you be one?

Heritage Heroes

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Industry - Mills, Factories and Warehouses (Heritage Heroes)

We find out the intricate processes involved in chocolate production, highlighting the role of various engineers—mechanical, electrical, and software—in designing and automating chocolate manufacturing systems... 

We find out the intricate processes involved in chocolate production, highlighting the role of various engineers—mechanical, electrical, and software—in designing and automating chocolate manufacturing systems...

How is chocolate made?

The team interview engineers who are at the forefront of developing new technologies in various fields such as escape rooms, interactive museum exhibits, and more!

They delve into the technical aspects of creating these experiences, highlighting the roles of mechanical, electrical, and audio-visual engineers in bringing interactive games and displays to life. 

The team interview engineers who are at the forefront of developing new technologies in various fields such as escape rooms, interactive museum exhibits, and more!
They delve into the technical aspects of creating these experiences, highlighting the roles of mechanical, electrical, and audio-visual engineers in bringing interactive games and displays to life.

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We’ve been finding out a lot about pylons – and now it’s over to YOU!We want you to imagine and design a pylon of the future. Your designs could potentially influence how the UK approaches its energy infrastructure in the years to come!

We’ve been finding out a lot about pylons – and now it’s over to YOU!We want you to imagine and design a pylon of the future. Your designs could potentially influence how the UK approaches its energy infrastructure in the years to come!

Industry - Mills, Factories and Warehouses (Heritage Heroes)

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