Regional profile infographics
See how heritage supported the economy across England in 2019.
The historic environment has a close connection to economic activity. A great many of our jobs and enterprises are dependent on, attracted to or based in historic buildings and spaces.
The historic environment has a close connection to economic activity. A great many of our jobs and enterprises are dependent on, attracted to or based in historic buildings and spaces.
Heritage and Economy 2020, continues to build on past editions. It begins by presenting the economic profile of the heritage sector (chapter 1) and moves on to present short summaries of research on the economic value of heritage. The research shows that heritage is inherently sustainable and is an integral part of a low carbon economy (chapter 4); heritage assets in productive use contribute to regeneration and the competitive advantage of places (chapter 5); heritage can be a catalyst for inclusive growth and is an important part of our wellbeing economy (chapter 6). In addition, this year’s publication presents new evidence about the economic impact of COVID-19 on the heritage sector (chapter 3).
Key findings include:
Respect for heritage is intimately linked to local distinctiveness
The Heritage Economic Estimate Indicators is an Excel spread sheet that provides detailed estimates of the national and regional economic impact of the heritage sector.
For a detailed breakdown of the estimates:
See how heritage supported the economy across England in 2019.
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