Keeping Up with the Past: Making Historic Buildings Accessible to Everyone

Synopsis
Shows how improving access for disabled people and conservation principles can be reconciled in historic buildings. Features Kew Bridge Steam Museum, St John’s, Smith Square and the Midland Bank headquarters in the City. Raises awareness about the good practice that is now developing and emphasises the importance of early consultation and good design in the management of change.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 39 min.
Year of production
1998
Availability
Sale; 2005 sale: £14.10 (+ p&p)
Uses
Design professionals, building managers, conservation offices, access groups.
Subjects
Architecture
Keywords
access for disabled people; architectural design; historic buildings

Production Company

Name

Ocicat Ltd

Sponsor

Name

Centre for Accessible Environments

Name

English Heritage

Distributor

Name

Centre for Accessible Environments

Email
enquiries@cae.org.uk
Web
http://www.cae.org.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7840 0125
Fax
020 7840 5811
Address
70 South Lambeth Road
London
SW8 1RL

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