Events

Digging Deeper (2007)
The history of Northern Ireland and the impact of heritage on identity are just some of the topics to be discussed at the Digging Deeper conference in Belfast in November. Read more

Wales Identity Day (2006)
A highland pony, a vintage fire-engine and part of a 2,000-year-old yew tree were just among the things people brought along when we asked them to share what they found special about their local heritage. Read more 

Wales Identity Day (2005)
Art created by young people on heritage themes formed the basis of an exhibition which launched Wales Identity Day, an annual opportunity to celebrate the country’s rich history. Read more

Who do we want to be? (2005)
A chance to discuss the fluidity of national identity and issues of immigration, this Edinburgh conference also showcased the Gaelic dialect of the Coigach peninsula, the historic landscape of Ben Lawers and many other examples of Scotland’s diverse heritage.  Read more

DNA of heritage in Wales (2004)
The Heritage Lottery Fund in Wales hosted an exciting event focusing on heritage and identity in Wales as part of the National Lottery’s 10th birthday celebrations in November 2004.

With issues of nationhood, multiculturalism and social cohesion pushed further up the public and political agenda than ever before, the "DNA of Heritage in Wales – Who do we think we are?" was the first event to explore our heritage and identity in Wales in this way and reinforce the importance of understanding and valuing our rich and diverse cultural heritage.

Through debate and discussions, the event examined how Wales views its heritage, attitudes from North to South about the value of heritage to modern times, and the place Wales will reserve for heritage in the future.

The evening was hosted at the BBC's studios in Cardiff by award-winning TV and radio presenter Roy Noble OBE. He was joined by a number of academics, commentators and personalities, with high public profiles in their individual fields and an in-depth understanding and knowledge of Wales.

Who do we think we are? (2004)
The role of heritage in our lives today, how we deal with painful history and the way the media treat notions of heritage were just some of the issues explored by more than 300 delegates in London at the event that started it all.
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