UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre has acknowledged the many messages received from citizens and non-governmental organisations about the Stonehenge tunnel proposal and has given an assurance that the relevant UK Government departments and bodies (which include Historic England (formerly English Heritage)) are also aware of our concerns. We thank our supporters … Continue reading →
John Whittingdale MP, newly appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, is known to be a supporter of archaeology and our cultural heritage. He has in the past been critical of the low priority the Government has traditionally given to our historic environment. With this record in mind, we hope that he will wish to … Continue reading →
The Conservative majority in the House of Commons raises increased concern about the fate of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site (WHS). Before the project gains momentum, David Cameron’s support for a disastrous road proposal that would cause irreversible damage to the Stonehenge landscape and its archaeology needs to be reconsidered. … Continue reading →
No one could fail to know that we’re in the middle of a General Election campaign, with promises of spending more money being sprinkled around like confetti at a wedding. What is almost certain, unless something dramatic happens, is that we will either have another coalition or a minority Government. In a sense, … Continue reading →
On World Heritage Day this Saturday (18 April), the Stonehenge Alliance is calling on political leaders to pledge their support for safeguarding the Stonehenge World Heritage Site (WHS). Current proposals to widen the A303 with a short tunnel threaten the future of this landscape. With only a few weeks before … Continue reading →
