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tuesday T
tuesday Jul 21, 2005 09:43:04
Replying to FourWinds

Is being a 'world heritage centre' a good thing?

I suppose it means more money and 'protection' - but that often cuts both ways - and avebury seemed to be doing alright anyway. And I guess it means more 'awareness' - which again I suspect cuts both ways - many more people knowing about something wonderful but many more dark windowed coaches dropping by for half an hour, trinket shops and sign boards .......and pay and display car parks.

What is a 'world heritage centre' anyway?

N nigelswift
nigelswift Jul 21, 2005 10:28:15
Replying to tuesday

What is a 'world heritage centre' anyway?

It means it's been nominated by a government for inclusion on a UNESCO list.

Each government that has signed up to UNESCO then has to report to UNESCO on how it is ensuring the welfare of it's sites.

The Irish government hasn't quite got round to nominating Tara - it's most important site - but now the bulldozers are safely in and digging, it will shortly I'm sure.

A couple of years ago UNESCO "congratulated the British Government" on it's care of Silbury.

It's a great system. All is well.