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Environmental monitoring goes underground
Every site has it own unique challenges for radio technology. Under ideal conditions radio signals can travel for miles. Put a few obstacles in the way and the distance radio travels starts to reduce. If you happen to be in… Read more
Leading the way with LED: why museums are seeing the light
As The Guildhall Art Gallery in the City of London prepares to re-open after renovation, Crown Fine Art is predicting many other museums and galleries will follow in its footsteps by installing LED lighting to save money, reduce their carbon… Read more
Free to attend open day and seminar about scanning and digital technologies
Zeutschel UK exclusively market all Zeutschel products – scanning systems, copy systems, microfilm cameras and microfilm plotters, software solutions for digital image quality control, digital document delivery service and digitization workflow solutions. Besides this, Zeutschel UK also provide after sales… Read more
Paragon Entertainment Announces New KidSteam License
Paragon Entertainment has announced that its licensing division has secured the exclusive rights to represent the US based attraction concept KidSteam across the whole of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Read more
New City of London Heritage Gallery to open at the Guildhall
In response to the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the City of London Corporation has developed a Heritage Gallery to showcase a selection of the heritage treasures it holds in trust for the nation. Read more
Brand New Augmented Reality App For The Alnwick Garden From PEEL Heritage
The latest existing news from PEEL Heritage is that we’re about to launch the bespoke visitor app we’ve produced for The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland. Working closely with the Duchess of Northumberland and her team at The Garden our latest… Read more
Heritage building projects: an interview with a Project Manager
Mark Hawken is an Associate Director of Project Management at Sweett Group. He has 20 years of experience in the construction industry, with qualifications in Architecture, Building Surveying, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation; providing an unusual breadth… Read more
Weston Park Orangery Commended in HHA/Sotheby’s Restoration Award 2014
The restoration of the Victorian Orangery at Weston Park has been commended for the HHA/Sotheby’s Restoration Award which recognises and celebrates the restoration work that is continually undertaken by members of the Historic Houses Association throughout the UK. Read more
Two very unique attractions join TOR’s portfolio of customers!
In the year where the Nation reflects upon 100 years since the beginning of the First World War, we are very honoured to have been selected as the National Memorial Arboretum’s preferred supplier for ticketing and booking requirements. Read more
Space Shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex near Orlando unveiled a space exploration attraction, Space Shuttle AtlantisSM, at what is now the new home of the historic spacecraft. The 90,000-square foot facility includes multimedia presentations that feature more than 60 interactive exhibits… Read more
Window Restoration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
In 2007, the Philadelphia Museum of Art - one of the largest art museums in the United States - faced an enormous challenge. Read more
ACE announces the successful applicants to the fifteenth round of its Strategic Touring Programme.
Launched in 2011, the £45 million Strategic touring programme is designed to encourage collaboration between organisations, so that more people across England experience and are inspired by the arts, particularly in places which rely on touring for much of their… Read more
Tate Modern presents new ‘Family Experience’ tour with fun and games for kids
The Tate Family Experience is a totally new and innovative family tour. Presenting three different experiences, visitors are encouraged to put their own interpretation on the artwork and the gallery space. Read more
proportion>london announce their 2014 Showroom Launch
proportion>london’s design team are once again front-runners in innovation and design. Their latest showroom presentation includes three brand new collections, plus additional developments within some of their signature ranges, illustrating radical thinking in fashion VM. Read more
Shrine of St Manchan makes Triumphant Return Home Thanks to Bespoke Showcase from Armour Systems CXD
When The Shrine of St Manchan was dramatically stolen from the Boher Catholic Church in Ireland on Friday 1st June 2012, the local community was devastated. Thankfully, the precious relic was quickly recovered but church officials were forced to place… Read more
The Transformation of IWM London
Vanessa Rayner, IWM’s Head of Planning and Strategy has been working on the transformation of the Imperial War Museum London since 2010. Here she tells Advisor about this huge project to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. Read more
Crown Fine Art unveils new fleet of hi tech transportation trucks
Crown Fine Art, a company that ensures the safe transportation and handling of works of art worldwide, has invested in a new collection of state-of-the-art vehicles with enhanced security and locking features. Read more
The Usborne Slot-together Castle
Children can create very own detailed model castle, complete with siege towers, a drawbridge, a trebuchet and two model armies. Read more
Talking Statues – how a low-cost technology is helping to give statues a voice
Sing London – the organisation behind The Travelling Museum of Invention, has now produced a unique and engaging experience for cultural enthusiasts on the streets. Advisor spoke to Colette Hiller, the producer of Talking Statues about how using simple new… Read more
Link 51 Supplies Storage Solutions For The Science Museum Group
Wroughton Airfield in Wiltshire is home to The Science Museum Group. There they store science, engineering, transport and agricultural historical artefacts in seven large aircraft hangars. Read more