<Who actually appoints the directors of EH>
The work of English Heritage is overseen by a board of up to 16 Commissioners selected by the Government for the breadth of their national and regional expertise.
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Created in 1983 by Michael Heseltine
Expertise in what???
Whatever it is, it doesn't seem to apply to looking after the Nations heritage'
You only have to look at the balls-up at Thornborough to realise they don't seem to be aware of what their job description is.
You can bet your bottom dollar they're all on the 'Square'.
mike