Paul Belford @paulbelford@toot.wales

Wow! Here is a really exciting #opportunity to lead the development of a new #museum in #Shrewsbury dedicated to #CharlesDarwin. The museum will be at Darwin's birthplace, which is currently being restored.

https://careers.shropshire.gov.uk/vacancy/darwins-house-project-officer-480417.html

#heritage #shropshire #history #evolution #science #sciencecommunication #education #darwin

Cultural heritage workers and institutions are being specifically targeted by Russian troops, Ukrainian museum professionals have said: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2022/04/russian-troops-targeting-cultural-workers-and-looting-collections/ #archaeology #culture #art #heritage #museums #ukraine

Monnow Bridge, #Monmouth. Part of the #medieval town defences, this is the only surviving gated #bridge in Britain. Built in the 1270s to replace a twelfth-century timber bridge, with the gatehouse added in c.1300. #Wales #history #heritage #archaeology