Civic Heritage

We loved seeing colleagues from across team Civic celebrate International Women’s Day! We’re proud to work alongside so many talented and inspiring women. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

We have exciting news - Natalie Poundall has joined the team as our new Archaeological Consultant in Manchester! 👏 Natalie brings over three years of experience in heritage consultancy from her time at Salford Archaeology, where she specialised in historic environment assessments and environmental impact evaluations. But what really sets her apart is her passion for making heritage and archaeology accessible to communities and future generations - something we truly value. In her new role, Natalie will be working closely with our clients, delivering expert heritage impact assessments, and helping us grow our presence across the UK and Ireland. She joins us at an exciting time of rapid growth since our launch in September 2024, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on board. 💬 A few words from our Director, Katie Fletcher:  “𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴. 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘮 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴. 𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘦’𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯.” Civic Heritage was founded to create positive social and environmental impact through exceptional project work. As we grow our team, we’re excited about the new possibilities and the value we can bring to our clients.   Click the link to learn more about Natalie’s appointment 👉 https://lnkd.in/exEujTCB #CivicHeritage #Archaeology #HeritageConsultancy  

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸: 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 ⛏️ 🍺 Our latest excavations have uncovered a fascinating collection of objects from the long-lost White House public house, once a thriving landmark on the corner of Laystall Street and Great Ancoats Street. 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸? Dating back to the late 18th century, the White House public house was much more than just a pub - it was a meeting place for the Manchester Radicals in the early 19th century, where they gathered to discuss parliamentary reform. Among the finds was a fragment of a large stoneware bottle made for John Deakin, the pub’s licensee from around 1843 to 1850. The Deakin family went on to play a major role in Manchester’s brewing industry, and we also uncovered commemorative drinking mugs from a later period when the White House was tied to the Britannia Brewery in Ardwick. One of the more complete vessels carries the emblem of ‘THE MANCHESTER BREWERY COMPANY LIMITED (ARDWICK),’ which was incorporated in 1888. 🍻 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 Traces of this brewing heritage can still be seen today - the ‘MB’ emblem can be spotted on historic pubs like The Lower Turks Head in Shudehill. And the site of Britannia Brewery itself is now part of Mayfield Park, where old brick-lined brewery wells have been repurposed to help sustain the park’s plant life. 🌱 A great reminder of how Manchester’s past continues to shape its present! #Heritage #Archaeology #ManchesterHistory #BrewingHeritage

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸: 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗴-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 ⛏️ 🔎 We never know what fascinating pieces of the past we’ll uncover when we’re out on projects - like this fragment of an 18th-century hair curler found during a recent project in Salford! 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸? This discovery provides a tangible link to the everyday lives of wealthy ‘Salfordians’ in the Georgian era. During the late 1700s, Salford and nearby Manchester were bustling hubs of commerce and industry. Well-to-do residents obviously found time to keep up with the latest fashions. Wig-making, or ‘peruke-making,’ was at the heart of Georgian style, with tools like this curler shaping the iconic hairstyles of the time. This ‘dumb-bell’ shaped curler, made from fine, white-firing pipe clay, was a key tool in preparing hair for wigs. Its thickness determined the size of the curls, which influenced the elaborate styles popularised by figures like Charles II after his time at the French Court. Like most curlers found today, this one had broken at its weakest point in the middle, but even in its fragmentary state, it tells a rich story. 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 Interestingly, wig-making was mostly a male trade in the Georgian era, but there were exceptions – like Alice Rawlinson from Manchester, who took over her late husband’s business. Her story reflects the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of women at the time. Learn more about Alice’s story in the comments below. Finding artefacts like this adds to our understanding of the past and deepens our appreciation for the lives of those who shaped our cities. Keep an eye out for our next find of the week! #Archaeology #Heritage #History #Salford #WigsAndWigmakers #CivicHeritage  Second image credit: Wellcome Collection

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 ⛏️ ⚱️ 👨🦱 We’re taking another deep dive into the services we offer at Civic Heritage - this time focusing on how we bring communities together through archaeology and heritage. 𝘞𝘩𝘰? Building on the success of our recent site open day in Prestwich, which achieved turnout of over 100 members of the community, we’ve seen firsthand how meaningful it is to connect people with their local history. Visitors had the unique opportunity to explore archaeological discoveries, hear stories from our team, and even share their own memories. One visitor, inspired by his research into the site’s history, uncovered the names of the horses that once lived in the stables there. 𝘞𝘩y? Community engagement opportunities like these provide a chance for hands-on participation in excavations, involvement in research, and sharing personal memories and stories that might otherwise be lost. By creating spaces where people can connect with their heritage brings the history to life. 𝘏𝘰𝘸? Here’s how we make sure the stories of our past remain a part of our future: ⛏️ Hosting open days that connect communities with archaeological discoveries. ⛏️Leading research projects that involve local participants in uncovering history. ⛏️Sharing findings through accessible publications, talks, and panels. Keep an eye out for more updates on how we’re connecting communities with their history! 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦? Get in touch with Oliver Cook at Ollie.Cook@civicheritage.com or Katie Fletcher at Katie.Fletcher@civicheritage.com. #Heritage #Buildings #ListedBuildings #Restore #Archaeology #SystemThinkers #Conservation

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 ⛏️ ⚱️ 👨🦱 We’re taking another deep dive into the services we offer at Civic Heritage - this time focusing on how we bring communities together through archaeology and heritage. 𝘞𝘩𝘰? Building on the success of our recent site open day in Prestwich, which achieved turnout of over 100 members of the community, we’ve seen firsthand how meaningful it is to connect people with their local history. Visitors had the unique opportunity to explore archaeological discoveries, hear stories from our team, and even share their own memories. One visitor, inspired by his research into the site’s history, uncovered the names of the horses that once lived in the stables there. 𝘞𝘩y? Community engagement opportunities like these provide a chance for hands-on participation in excavations, involvement in research, and sharing personal memories and stories that might otherwise be lost. By creating spaces where people can connect with their heritage brings the history to life. 𝘏𝘰𝘸? Here’s how we make sure the stories of our past remain a part of our future: ⛏️ Hosting open days that connect communities with archaeological discoveries. ⛏️Leading research projects that involve local participants in uncovering history. ⛏️Sharing findings through accessible publications, talks, and panels. Keep an eye out for more updates on how we’re connecting communities with their history! 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦? Get in touch with Oliver Cook at Ollie.Cook@civicheritage.com or Katie Fletcher at Katie.Fletcher@civicheritage.com. #Heritage #Buildings #ListedBuildings #Restore #Archaeology #SystemThinkers #Conservation

Discover Prestwich’s hidden fire station 👀 We’re excited to share more about the dedicated effort to unearth and celebrate the historic Prestwich fire station. Led by our Civic Heritage team, the excavation unveiled a cornerstone of local history, reconnecting the community with its heritage. Through innovative methods, including drone footage captured by Steve Tamburello, we’ve been able to document the site from new perspectives. This footage not only highlights the precision and expertise driving the project but also showcases how cutting-edge technology and heritage skills combine to bridge the past and present. By sharing this once buried story, we’ve made the fire station’s history accessible to local residents. In December, a site open day led by Oliver Cook welcomed residents to engage directly with this piece of history. Well over 100 people visited the site, and we received some great media coverage, which highlights the importance of preserving and celebrating our shared past. 🎥 Take a look at the drone footage to see the transformation for yourself, and we’d love to hear your thoughts! Muse CHROMA Bury Council Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service #Heritage #Regeneration #Prestwich #Community

🎄 🎅 We're nearly there with our #FestiveCountdown, and what a year it has been for us here at Civic! Just last month, we welcomed MEP consultancy, Watt Energy & Consulting Engineers led by Daniel Watt. Watt have been valued collaborators of ours for many years, and they have a reputation for providing low carbon sustainable design solutions for clients. It was the third addition to our parent company Civic in the last few months, and great to have them join our teams at Civic Engineers, Civic Earth, Civic (Ireland), Civic Heritage and New Practice. #sustainability #collaboration #engineering #team

It’s day ten of our #FestiveCountdown, and we’re reflecting on our growing presence in Scotland and our many 2024 milestones 🎄 ⭐ Right on our doorstep in Edinburgh, we were proud champions of Women in Property’s annual People, Place and Innovation Summit ⭐ We shared our experiences of creating climate resilient, community-focussed neighbourhoods with our tour of Northfield Grove in Edinburgh alongside RFB ⭐ Isla Jackson and our team contributed to pioneering research into the performance of raingardens with other fantastic researchers, as part of our work on the Glasgow City Region City Deal ‘Avenues’ project ⭐ We won a British Council for Offices National Award for Statkraft’s The Garment Factory, as structural engineers alongside a fantastic team

Welcoming place experts New Practice added another string to our Civic bow this year, and is the latest highlight as part of our #FestiveCountdown 🎄 Founded in Glasgow and led by Marc Cairns and Becca Thomas, New Practice is known for developing the community, creative and cultural capacity of places to connect people to decision-making processes⭐ Their focus on embedding social value and real collaboration helps us to further build on all the brilliant work our teams are doing to have a positive impact on the environment and enable people to lead happier & healthier lives.