Alton Arts Presents Alton Talks September – November 2024 A series of three talks in memory of the late Dr Kate Fielden Coronation Hall Alton Barnes SN8 4LB 7.30 to 9.30pm. Doors and Bar open from 7.00 pm. Bar is also open after the talk Kate Fielden was a resident of Alton Priors since … Continue reading →
Historic England’s Chief Executive, Duncan Wilson published a misleading statement on 1 August 2024. It is reproduced in full interspersed with our comments. “We understand the government needs to make difficult decisions on public spending, but we are disappointed at the decision to cancel the A303 Stonehenge Improvement Scheme as … Continue reading →
Stonehenge Alliance Press Release The Stonehenge Alliance [1] has welcomed today’s announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cancel the £2.5bn A303 Stonehenge scheme [2] as a “low value, unaffordable commitment” [3]. The Stonehenge Alliance believe the road should have been binned in 2020 when it was recommended for refusal, after … Continue reading →
Press Release The Stonehenge Alliance is shocked that a highly damaging and inaccurate amendment from Kenya [1] to the draft decision on Stonehenge was passed at the World Heritage Committee today [2], albeit with some minor changes. The amendment, which appears to have been proposed on behalf of the UK, … Continue reading →
Stonehenge Alliance Press Release The UK appears to have persuaded Kenya to front a damaging amendment [1] to the World Heritage Committee’s draft recommendation on Stonehenge World Heritage Site. The Committee which is meeting in New Delhi in India this week [2], is likely to discuss the draft report on … Continue reading →
