<![CDATA[Art and Heritage Law: Contested Heritage]]>2d793b86-bbfc-59d4-9d19-c1b56e6b89cfWed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:22 +0000Captivate.fm39 Essex Chambershttps://artwork.captivate.fm/edb5b32d-d030-4ca6-b832-5f95de8c8e7c/1Ku0geuhfsCQSf74OsfsBQfo.jpgArt and Heritage Law: Contested Heritage39 Essex Chambers39 Essex ChambersArt, heritage and the odd bit of law. Richard Harwood KC, barrister of 39 Essex Chambers and Clarissa Levi, Art & Heritage Counsel at Wedlake Bell LLP discuss challenges and successes in the heritage and art world with guests from across the sector. For professionals, owners and the general listener, Clarissa and Richard ask: what is going on? what can be done? what are the stories behind the buildings, treasures and the cases?https://art-and-heritage-law.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastLondon, United KingdomThe Economics of Country HousesThe Economics of Country HousesRichard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi are joined by Christopher Ridgway, Head Curator of Castle Howard. They discuss the economic pressures on country houses, how these have changed over time and why a house needs to be a business of businesses. Why is the archive so important? What is an environmental bank? They explore what it means today to keep a country house alive.

]]>Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi are joined by Christopher Ridgway, Head Curator of Castle Howard. They discuss the economic pressures on country houses, how these have changed over time and why a house needs to be a business of businesses. Why is the archive so important? What is an environmental bank? They explore what it means today to keep a country house alive.

]]>67a73628-9b5c-4fce-a129-79199183391eWed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +000033:55falsefull4242The Philosophy of ListingThe Philosophy of ListingHistorian and heritage expert Simon Thurley joins Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi to discuss why and how we impose listed building controls. Why do we treat the public art of architecture so differently to privately owned artworks? What exactly are we trying to protect, and do we get it right – is it fair?

]]>Historian and heritage expert Simon Thurley joins Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi to discuss why and how we impose listed building controls. Why do we treat the public art of architecture so differently to privately owned artworks? What exactly are we trying to protect, and do we get it right – is it fair?

]]>2dbb0ec8-2416-459c-ba57-2c4b6213a814Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +000032:45falsefull4141The Cultural Gifts SchemeThe Cultural Gifts SchemeRichard Harwood KC of 39 Essex Chambers and Clarissa Levi of Wedlake Bell speak to Michael Clarke and Sarah Posey about the Cultural Gifts Scheme – why we have it, how it works, and the effect it has. They discuss their favourite CGS gifts so far and possible changes ahead.

]]>Richard Harwood KC of 39 Essex Chambers and Clarissa Levi of Wedlake Bell speak to Michael Clarke and Sarah Posey about the Cultural Gifts Scheme – why we have it, how it works, and the effect it has. They discuss their favourite CGS gifts so far and possible changes ahead.

]]>530d1d05-24d5-4271-a05f-9d57a5fc618eWed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +000030:44falsefull4040Private Property and the Protection of our HeritagePrivate Property and the Protection of our HeritageRichard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi are joined by Lord Inglewood to discuss the balance between private ownership of our heritage property and state intervention. We ask how to make the protection of our heritage financially sustainable, what works well in the current system, and what needs to be strengthened.

]]>Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi are joined by Lord Inglewood to discuss the balance between private ownership of our heritage property and state intervention. We ask how to make the protection of our heritage financially sustainable, what works well in the current system, and what needs to be strengthened.

]]>5a827bfa-c806-4674-b69c-b208d4134e37Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +000028:10falsefull3939The Importance of Recent BuildingsThe Importance of Recent BuildingsHeritage, and architectural and artistic interest in particular, does not need to be old. Richard Harwood and Clarissa Levi talk to Catherine Croft, the Director of the Twentieth Century Society, about some of the masterpieces of the last 40 years. Ranging from Southwark tube station on the Jubilee Line, Number One Poultry, to Dame Elisabeth Frink’s Desert Quartet and Peter Barber’s social housing, they ask how we assess and recognise recent architecture. They also ask: do architects like their work to be made listed buildings?

The Twentieth Century Society is the National Amenity Society for post-1914 buildings. It’s Coming of Age campaign looks at buildings reaching 30 years old, which is the usual threshold for listing.

]]>Heritage, and architectural and artistic interest in particular, does not need to be old. Richard Harwood and Clarissa Levi talk to Catherine Croft, the Director of the Twentieth Century Society, about some of the masterpieces of the last 40 years. Ranging from Southwark tube station on the Jubilee Line, Number One Poultry, to Dame Elisabeth Frink’s Desert Quartet and Peter Barber’s social housing, they ask how we assess and recognise recent architecture. They also ask: do architects like their work to be made listed buildings?

The Twentieth Century Society is the National Amenity Society for post-1914 buildings. It’s Coming of Age campaign looks at buildings reaching 30 years old, which is the usual threshold for listing.

]]>8fcfb3dd-0822-4ba9-b36d-954debb4fc1bWed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +000027:46falsefull3838Art and Listed BuildingsArt and Listed BuildingsWhat has art to do with listed buildings? When can a painting or sculpture be a listed building or part of a listed building? How can listed building consent be obtained?

Richard and Clarissa talk about Lucian Freud, the Dill case, the Time & Life building, chandeliers and stuffed birds.

Check out companion episode 20 Art and Land with David Sawtell discusses related property issues.

The Contested Heritage – Removing Art from Land and Historic Buildings book is authored by Richard Harwood, David Sawtell and Catherine Dobson and published by Law Brief Publishing.

]]>What has art to do with listed buildings? When can a painting or sculpture be a listed building or part of a listed building? How can listed building consent be obtained?

Richard and Clarissa talk about Lucian Freud, the Dill case, the Time & Life building, chandeliers and stuffed birds.

Check out companion episode 20 Art and Land with David Sawtell discusses related property issues.

The Contested Heritage – Removing Art from Land and Historic Buildings book is authored by Richard Harwood, David Sawtell and Catherine Dobson and published by Law Brief Publishing.

]]>5a4ebf2e-133b-4496-9013-813c71de2098Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +000025:35falsefull3737Paying Tax with ArtPaying Tax with ArtWhat is Acceptance in Lieu of tax, and how does the AiL Scheme operate? Richard Harwood and Clarissa Levi are joined by AiL Panel Chair Michael Clarke, and Arts Council England Director of Cultural Property Sarah Posey. We discuss the benefits and hurdles of AiL, how it works best, and we dispel a misconception or two about the Scheme.

]]>What is Acceptance in Lieu of tax, and how does the AiL Scheme operate? Richard Harwood and Clarissa Levi are joined by AiL Panel Chair Michael Clarke, and Arts Council England Director of Cultural Property Sarah Posey. We discuss the benefits and hurdles of AiL, how it works best, and we dispel a misconception or two about the Scheme.

]]>5a4127ed-97c0-4ff7-9a46-f24788660df4Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +000038:28falsefull3636World Heritage SitesWorld Heritage SitesAre there really 1248 sites with outstanding universal value? How does the World Heritage Convention work in practice? Richard Harwood and Clarissa Levi talk to Alexandra Warr, Head of International Strategy at Historic England about world heritage sites, international negotiations, development and Stonehenge.

]]>Are there really 1248 sites with outstanding universal value? How does the World Heritage Convention work in practice? Richard Harwood and Clarissa Levi talk to Alexandra Warr, Head of International Strategy at Historic England about world heritage sites, international negotiations, development and Stonehenge.

]]>a7c486a8-603c-4d4a-8dba-3ebdb1559a61Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +000039:38falsefull3535Funding our HeritageFunding our HeritageWhat do we value from our past, and how do we fund it? We discuss the impact of lottery funding on the UK’s heritage landscape, the additionality principle, and if we should celebrate a John Major Day. Insights from the heart of the heritage world with Dame Liz Forgan.

]]>What do we value from our past, and how do we fund it? We discuss the impact of lottery funding on the UK’s heritage landscape, the additionality principle, and if we should celebrate a John Major Day. Insights from the heart of the heritage world with Dame Liz Forgan.

]]>1d91302a-0642-4d7a-96a2-97e0dce6cd90Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +000022:27falsefull3434Export of Works of ArtExport of Works of ArtPippa Shirley joins Richard Harwood and Clarissa Levi to discuss the UK’s export controls for cultural objects. How does the Reviewing Committee for the Export of Works of Art operate? Who was Viscount Waverley, and are the 1952 Waverley Criteria still fit for purpose?  We talk about how export stops work, how to ensure the process is fair, and why outstanding ugliness is aesthetically important too.

]]>Pippa Shirley joins Richard Harwood and Clarissa Levi to discuss the UK’s export controls for cultural objects. How does the Reviewing Committee for the Export of Works of Art operate? Who was Viscount Waverley, and are the 1952 Waverley Criteria still fit for purpose?  We talk about how export stops work, how to ensure the process is fair, and why outstanding ugliness is aesthetically important too.

]]>4d96b639-a3ff-4e89-ad1d-a9f9311435efWed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +000042:18falsefull3333The Heritage Industry - Heaven or Hell?The Heritage Industry - Heaven or Hell?How heritage consultants help, retro-fitting and the three characteristics of Gothic architecture. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi chat to Dr Emma Wells, Director of Heritage at Heritage Potential about big issues in heritage advice and competitive cathedral building.

Emma’s latest book Heaven on Earth: The Lives and Legacies of the World’s Greatest Cathedrals is now out in paperback.

]]>How heritage consultants help, retro-fitting and the three characteristics of Gothic architecture. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi chat to Dr Emma Wells, Director of Heritage at Heritage Potential about big issues in heritage advice and competitive cathedral building.

Emma’s latest book Heaven on Earth: The Lives and Legacies of the World’s Greatest Cathedrals is now out in paperback.

]]>d1debc65-a018-41f0-8cb0-0a4639a69cfbWed, 03 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +000029:58falsefull3232Tax in Historic HousesTax in Historic HousesHow does tax policy shape our heritage?

39 Essex Chambers barristers Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi of Wedlake Bell are joined by Sarah Roller of Historic Houses to discuss the economic benefit of country houses, how they operate as businesses and what our tax policy seeks to achieve. Why and how can heritage property be exempted from tax, and what effect does this have? We discuss what qualifies for exemption, what doesn’t, and the tax changes on the horizon.

]]>How does tax policy shape our heritage?

39 Essex Chambers barristers Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi of Wedlake Bell are joined by Sarah Roller of Historic Houses to discuss the economic benefit of country houses, how they operate as businesses and what our tax policy seeks to achieve. Why and how can heritage property be exempted from tax, and what effect does this have? We discuss what qualifies for exemption, what doesn’t, and the tax changes on the horizon.

]]>b7cef75a-f6c1-4433-a061-0ff171622d53Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +000038:31falsefull3131Heritage FoundationsHeritage Foundations39 Essex Chambers barristers Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi of Wedlake Bell talk to Lucy Brown, Chief Executive of the Hugo Burge Foundation, about setting up an arts foundation. We explore how the founder’s vision became a reality, and the gifts of bringing artists and makers together.

]]>39 Essex Chambers barristers Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi of Wedlake Bell talk to Lucy Brown, Chief Executive of the Hugo Burge Foundation, about setting up an arts foundation. We explore how the founder’s vision became a reality, and the gifts of bringing artists and makers together.

]]>f4cfa61e-56a1-415f-b02f-fd9bcf82c4a0Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +000023:35falsefull3030The Huguenot MuseumThe Huguenot MuseumWhat brought a wealth of French artists and craftsmen to London in the 16th and 17th centuries? Tessa Murdoch, Chair of Trustees of the Huguenot Museum, joins Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi to discuss refugees, The French Hospital, the importance of hand skills in a world of AI, and imaginative ways to support the development of a museum.

]]>What brought a wealth of French artists and craftsmen to London in the 16th and 17th centuries? Tessa Murdoch, Chair of Trustees of the Huguenot Museum, joins Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi to discuss refugees, The French Hospital, the importance of hand skills in a world of AI, and imaginative ways to support the development of a museum.

]]>bf616567-cb7b-4fc4-bc0c-931bc59f4b42Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +000032:26falsefull2929Heritage UncoveredHeritage UncoveredTo live in historic homes we must keep them modernised. This needn’t mean a loss - updating a home for modern living can reveal and celebrate its heritage. Also… we need bathrooms! Clarissa Levi and Richard Harwood talk to Henry Berkeley of Spetchley Park Estate.

https://www.spetchleyparkestate.co.uk/

]]>To live in historic homes we must keep them modernised. This needn’t mean a loss - updating a home for modern living can reveal and celebrate its heritage. Also… we need bathrooms! Clarissa Levi and Richard Harwood talk to Henry Berkeley of Spetchley Park Estate.

https://www.spetchleyparkestate.co.uk/

]]>de0654b3-ef15-4964-9bb0-c6e1b6f812f8Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +000022:54falsefull2828Curating PortraitsCurating PortraitsWhat does a Chief Curator do, and what goes on behind the scenes at an art gallery?

Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi are joined by Imogen Gibbon of National Galleries of Scotland to discuss making art work for everyone, whether it's on display or not; with detours via Scottish fisheries, silver bands, curling and the dangers of dressing neatly.

]]>What does a Chief Curator do, and what goes on behind the scenes at an art gallery?

Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi are joined by Imogen Gibbon of National Galleries of Scotland to discuss making art work for everyone, whether it's on display or not; with detours via Scottish fisheries, silver bands, curling and the dangers of dressing neatly.

]]>1c6c00d4-6dd0-4925-8212-d570e92615f2Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +000028:34falsefull2727What do historic buildings and art mean to the historian?What do historic buildings and art mean to the historian?We often talk of the historic interest in buildings, but what does that mean to the historian? How does art help understand our past? Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi from BHL Art Group talk to Dr Elizabeth Norton, a historian specialising in the Queens of England and the Tudor period, and the author of a number of highly readable books, including ‘The Lives of Tudor Women’ and ‘The Temptation of Elizabeth Tudor’. We discuss walking the ground, Jane Seymour’s necklaces, what television dramas and films get right, and why archaeological consultants should be punching the air in delight.

]]>We often talk of the historic interest in buildings, but what does that mean to the historian? How does art help understand our past? Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi from BHL Art Group talk to Dr Elizabeth Norton, a historian specialising in the Queens of England and the Tudor period, and the author of a number of highly readable books, including ‘The Lives of Tudor Women’ and ‘The Temptation of Elizabeth Tudor’. We discuss walking the ground, Jane Seymour’s necklaces, what television dramas and films get right, and why archaeological consultants should be punching the air in delight.

]]>694b1531-6439-4ca8-ae49-dd662a96e1a5Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +000029:44falsefull2626The Art of MediationThe Art of MediationIt’s good to talk. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi chat with barrister and mediator Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho of 39 Essex Chambers about how mediation works, and its role in commercial and institutional art disputes. From private disputes to the repatriation of human remains, they look at the role of a third person to facilitate the resolution of disputes. Kelly is the chair of the Civil Mediation Council. The CMC promotes mediation, and holds a register of mediators. It is the recognised authority in England and Wales for all matters related to civil, commercial, workplace and other non-family mediation.

]]>It’s good to talk. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi chat with barrister and mediator Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho of 39 Essex Chambers about how mediation works, and its role in commercial and institutional art disputes. From private disputes to the repatriation of human remains, they look at the role of a third person to facilitate the resolution of disputes. Kelly is the chair of the Civil Mediation Council. The CMC promotes mediation, and holds a register of mediators. It is the recognised authority in England and Wales for all matters related to civil, commercial, workplace and other non-family mediation.

]]>06aa4f3d-cd55-40a1-bc5e-ca91576e7890Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:15:00 +000033:40falsefull2525The Economics of HeritageThe Economics of HeritageHow is the viability of a heritage project considered? When do the numbers stack up?

Richard and Clarissa talk to David Tomback OBE FRICS, the Development Economics Director of Historic England about optimum viable use, enabling development and climate change. As well as Modern Movement houses, restaurants and wedding venues …

]]>How is the viability of a heritage project considered? When do the numbers stack up?

Richard and Clarissa talk to David Tomback OBE FRICS, the Development Economics Director of Historic England about optimum viable use, enabling development and climate change. As well as Modern Movement houses, restaurants and wedding venues …

]]>a5953199-06e2-4318-8f49-c0e3105d2622Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +000032:16falsefull2424The Real Tennis EpisodeThe Real Tennis EpisodeGripped by the nation's annual tennis fever, Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi turn to heritage tennis with Robert Dolman. Robert explains Real Tennis from the recreation of monks to the sport of Kings, and describes the important cultural and built heritage left to us by this historic game. The podcast team plays to the gallery.

]]>Gripped by the nation's annual tennis fever, Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi turn to heritage tennis with Robert Dolman. Robert explains Real Tennis from the recreation of monks to the sport of Kings, and describes the important cultural and built heritage left to us by this historic game. The podcast team plays to the gallery.

]]>934cb00b-bed1-478e-b6cc-ebd42d0ab78cThu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +000031:40falsefull2323Barts HeritageBarts HeritageThe restoration of the Great Hall and Hogarth Staircase at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the City of London is one of the most exciting conservation projects presently underway. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to Will Palin, Chief Executive Officer of Barts Heritage, about the project, the health benefits of heritage and a mediation which resolved a planning judicial review.

More information about the project, tours of the works and the new book, St Bartholomew’s Hospital 900 Years, are available from Barts Heritage

Barts Heritage: https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/zvW7CMQ8ycxBjn4IwPF29?domain=bartsheritage.org.uk/

]]>The restoration of the Great Hall and Hogarth Staircase at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the City of London is one of the most exciting conservation projects presently underway. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to Will Palin, Chief Executive Officer of Barts Heritage, about the project, the health benefits of heritage and a mediation which resolved a planning judicial review.

More information about the project, tours of the works and the new book, St Bartholomew’s Hospital 900 Years, are available from Barts Heritage

Barts Heritage: https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/zvW7CMQ8ycxBjn4IwPF29?domain=bartsheritage.org.uk/

]]>11e02ff2-dd62-42f7-9a1b-18874a0ef26aWed, 18 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +000022:15falsefull2222The Value of ArtThe Value of ArtHow do we value a work of art? What makes one object sell for millions when a similar object doesn't sell at all? And is that really what those objects are worth? Richard and Clarissa chat with art expert Frances Christie about the alchemy of art valuation and the merits of applying duct tape to a banana.

]]>How do we value a work of art? What makes one object sell for millions when a similar object doesn't sell at all? And is that really what those objects are worth? Richard and Clarissa chat with art expert Frances Christie about the alchemy of art valuation and the merits of applying duct tape to a banana.

]]>1d88a927-d53c-4d1e-ad6b-4fa4257ab6e8Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +000049:29falsefull2121Art and LandArt and LandWhen is an artwork part of a building or land? Or can you just take the statue with you when you sell up? Dr David Sawtell, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers, talks to Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi from BHL Art Group about Henry Moore sculpture in London’s East End, statues of Greek athletes, tapestries and heirs behaving badly.

David is the co-author with Richard Harwood and Catherine Dobson of ‘Contested Heritage’ and of books on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and the Technology and Construction Court.

]]>When is an artwork part of a building or land? Or can you just take the statue with you when you sell up? Dr David Sawtell, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers, talks to Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi from BHL Art Group about Henry Moore sculpture in London’s East End, statues of Greek athletes, tapestries and heirs behaving badly.

David is the co-author with Richard Harwood and Catherine Dobson of ‘Contested Heritage’ and of books on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and the Technology and Construction Court.

]]>1c9e42e8-bbe4-4482-b032-466817992c0bWed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +000036:35falsefull2020By the SeasideBy the SeasideFunfairs, rollercoasters and ’99 ice creams. Richard and Clarissa talk to leading planning consultant Nick Laister of Laister Planning, about the ups and downs of seaside amusement parks, including the rescue of Margate’s Dreamland. They also chat about Nick’s own visitor attraction, the very special Fairytale Farm.

]]>Funfairs, rollercoasters and ’99 ice creams. Richard and Clarissa talk to leading planning consultant Nick Laister of Laister Planning, about the ups and downs of seaside amusement parks, including the rescue of Margate’s Dreamland. They also chat about Nick’s own visitor attraction, the very special Fairytale Farm.

]]>f1ea52f6-0666-4b5c-82d9-ddfd5ce88298Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 +000035:54falsefull1919Mixing Art and LawMixing Art and LawHow do lawyers relax? Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi chat to Stephen Tromans KC, one of the country’s leading environmental lawyers, about his painting and his works exhibited at 39 Essex Chambers.

The catalogues for two of the collections discussed in the interview can be viewed here: Elemental and Golgotha

Elemental: https://www.39essex.com/events/private-viewing-elemental-exhibition-environmentally-themed-paintings-stephen-tromans-kc

Golgotha: https://www.39essex.com/events/private-viewing-golgotha-2022-exhibition-stephen-tromans-kc-invasion-ukraine

Stephen’s paintings and sketches are also available on his Instagram @stephentromansart

]]>How do lawyers relax? Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi chat to Stephen Tromans KC, one of the country’s leading environmental lawyers, about his painting and his works exhibited at 39 Essex Chambers.

The catalogues for two of the collections discussed in the interview can be viewed here: Elemental and Golgotha

Elemental: https://www.39essex.com/events/private-viewing-elemental-exhibition-environmentally-themed-paintings-stephen-tromans-kc

Golgotha: https://www.39essex.com/events/private-viewing-golgotha-2022-exhibition-stephen-tromans-kc-invasion-ukraine

Stephen’s paintings and sketches are also available on his Instagram @stephentromansart

]]>80a4baca-ca5d-43dd-955f-94efa77e8530Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 +000024:06falsefull1818Landmark Trust at 60Landmark Trust at 60Dr Anna Keay, Director of The Landmark Trust, joins Richard and Clarissa to discuss the origins of Landmark, how its buildings are saved, what they mean to us to us, and to describe two exciting current projects to rescue and restore historic buildings.

Donate and help save RAF Ibsley Watch Office Appeal: HERE.

]]>Dr Anna Keay, Director of The Landmark Trust, joins Richard and Clarissa to discuss the origins of Landmark, how its buildings are saved, what they mean to us to us, and to describe two exciting current projects to rescue and restore historic buildings.

Donate and help save RAF Ibsley Watch Office Appeal: HERE.

]]>df919eaa-3a8b-47ce-a887-e1969bf67ed8Wed, 14 May 2025 06:00:00 +000031:58falsefull1717Caring for Cultural HeritageCaring for Cultural HeritageIn her book 'Caring for Cultural Heritage', Dr Charlotte Woodhead explores the legal and ethical initiatives in the UK for caring for cultural heritage. Richard and Clarissa discuss ethics of care and the appropriate care for our heritage with Charlotte.

]]>In her book 'Caring for Cultural Heritage', Dr Charlotte Woodhead explores the legal and ethical initiatives in the UK for caring for cultural heritage. Richard and Clarissa discuss ethics of care and the appropriate care for our heritage with Charlotte.

]]>5afb197e-8c5c-41c5-86f6-9618cf9dc283Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:00 +000027:17falsefull1616SAVE Britain's Heritage at 50SAVE Britain's Heritage at 50The historic buildings charity SAVE Britain’s Heritage is 50 years old in 2025. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to Henrietta Billings, the Director of SAVE, talks about its work and how to save and revitalise heritage buildings. From fishing docks to country houses, and the birthplace of one of The Beatles, Henrietta discusses SAVE’s rescues and climate change, retrofitting and Marks & Spencer.

SAVE Britain’s Heritage’s work and details of its 50th anniversary programme are available here.

]]>The historic buildings charity SAVE Britain’s Heritage is 50 years old in 2025. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to Henrietta Billings, the Director of SAVE, talks about its work and how to save and revitalise heritage buildings. From fishing docks to country houses, and the birthplace of one of The Beatles, Henrietta discusses SAVE’s rescues and climate change, retrofitting and Marks & Spencer.

SAVE Britain’s Heritage’s work and details of its 50th anniversary programme are available here.

]]>3f1e1b17-0325-4e94-9b88-cbf84cbd3720Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +000035:18falsefull1515Artificial Intelligence and ArtArtificial Intelligence and ArtHow does Artificial Intelligence affect art and cultural institutions? Richard and Clarissa talk to Emily Gould, Assistant Director of the Institute of Art and Law, to discuss the use of creative works for training generative AI; who owns rights to AI produced works; and the use of AI in art attribution. They try their hands at AI-produced art themselves, with slightly worrying results.

]]>How does Artificial Intelligence affect art and cultural institutions? Richard and Clarissa talk to Emily Gould, Assistant Director of the Institute of Art and Law, to discuss the use of creative works for training generative AI; who owns rights to AI produced works; and the use of AI in art attribution. They try their hands at AI-produced art themselves, with slightly worrying results.

]]>5f5c52ed-2a7e-4fe5-82af-c22b28641c44Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +000034:43falsefull1414GasholdersGasholdersWhat are gasholders and how do we mark engineering heritage when technology moves on? Professor Russell Thomas, Technical Director of WSP, and Timur Tatlioglu, Partner and Head of Montagu Evans’ Historic Environment and Townscape Team, discuss the past, present and future of these iconic structures. Russell and Timur are the editors of a new book, Gasholders: A History in Pictures, with the assistance of National Grid and Historic England.

]]>What are gasholders and how do we mark engineering heritage when technology moves on? Professor Russell Thomas, Technical Director of WSP, and Timur Tatlioglu, Partner and Head of Montagu Evans’ Historic Environment and Townscape Team, discuss the past, present and future of these iconic structures. Russell and Timur are the editors of a new book, Gasholders: A History in Pictures, with the assistance of National Grid and Historic England.

]]>c20c9b14-201e-4756-b969-5be6e422670cWed, 16 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +000035:08falsefull1313Curating Our HeritageCurating Our HeritageThe Acceptance in Lieu scheme allows Inheritance Tax to be paid with art. Richard and Clarissa talk to Professor Frances Fowle of the University of Edinburgh and Scottish National Galleries. They discuss an important collection of paintings, heritage strategy and an unusual application of the AiL Scheme.

]]>The Acceptance in Lieu scheme allows Inheritance Tax to be paid with art. Richard and Clarissa talk to Professor Frances Fowle of the University of Edinburgh and Scottish National Galleries. They discuss an important collection of paintings, heritage strategy and an unusual application of the AiL Scheme.

]]>4ff25618-7aec-416a-94c6-5865bbdcf79cWed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +000024:51falsefull1212Art and Cultural Heritage in Ireland and BeyondArt and Cultural Heritage in Ireland and BeyondHow does Ireland deal with treasure? What does a Stratocaster guitar tell us about tax? What does the Irish experience teach us about the legacies of Empire?

Richard and Clarissa chat to Martin Bradley is a barrister in Ireland and qualified archivist with over 25 years’ experience working in the art and cultural heritage sector. He is the author of a new book Art & Cultural Heritage Law: A Practical Guide. It focuses on the law in Ireland, but brings in International law and cases in other jurisdictions, including England and the United States of America.

]]>How does Ireland deal with treasure? What does a Stratocaster guitar tell us about tax? What does the Irish experience teach us about the legacies of Empire?

Richard and Clarissa chat to Martin Bradley is a barrister in Ireland and qualified archivist with over 25 years’ experience working in the art and cultural heritage sector. He is the author of a new book Art & Cultural Heritage Law: A Practical Guide. It focuses on the law in Ireland, but brings in International law and cases in other jurisdictions, including England and the United States of America.

]]>d6388021-8e4c-46de-9404-d11f38202062Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +000037:05falsefull1111Pilgrimage RoutesPilgrimage RoutesWhat was it to be a pilgrim? How has pilgrimage continued over the centuries and how authentic are our modern pilgrim ways? Richard Harwood KC of 39 Essex Chambers and Clarissa Levi of BHL Art Group chat to Dr Emma Wells. Emma is a heritage consultant in the private sector. Her book 'Pilgrim Routes of the British Isles' has just been published in paperback.

]]>What was it to be a pilgrim? How has pilgrimage continued over the centuries and how authentic are our modern pilgrim ways? Richard Harwood KC of 39 Essex Chambers and Clarissa Levi of BHL Art Group chat to Dr Emma Wells. Emma is a heritage consultant in the private sector. Her book 'Pilgrim Routes of the British Isles' has just been published in paperback.

]]>bb71ee66-afd1-4f02-bd30-ff51c8f196c9Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +000032:10falsefull1010Working in the Art WorldWorking in the Art WorldWhat is it like to work in the art world? Richard and Clarissa talk to Alice Minter of the Victoria & Albert Museum about moving from working in an auction house to becoming a museum curator. Alice shares her passion for her work, describes its joys and challenges, and offers advice for those considering a career in the art world.

]]>What is it like to work in the art world? Richard and Clarissa talk to Alice Minter of the Victoria & Albert Museum about moving from working in an auction house to becoming a museum curator. Alice shares her passion for her work, describes its joys and challenges, and offers advice for those considering a career in the art world.

]]>358bd64f-10c2-4802-8d90-11b5b54b338dWed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +000028:56falsefull99The Fate of Looted ArtThe Fate of Looted ArtWhat became of the art once owned by Jewish collectors in Nazi Europe? Restitution expert Richard Aronowitz explains his work in provenance research in the commercial art world, finding “just and fair solutions” for looted art.

]]>What became of the art once owned by Jewish collectors in Nazi Europe? Restitution expert Richard Aronowitz explains his work in provenance research in the commercial art world, finding “just and fair solutions” for looted art.

]]>282831af-ac91-4422-af6d-8cc7b3f5af64Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +000021:57falsefull88Antiquities and TreasureAntiquities and TreasureWhat do we mean by antiquities, and what is Treasure? Richard and Clarissa are joined by expert Judith Nugée who explains why antiquities so capture the imagination, the importance of provenance, the fascinating world of detectorism and what we can learn from the ancient objects we find.

]]>What do we mean by antiquities, and what is Treasure? Richard and Clarissa are joined by expert Judith Nugée who explains why antiquities so capture the imagination, the importance of provenance, the fascinating world of detectorism and what we can learn from the ancient objects we find.

]]>2003ffb7-5b56-4aa7-bc24-cf7165993201Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +000033:40falsefull77Syrian Cultural HeritageSyrian Cultural HeritageThe work of restoring Syria’s cultural heritage after years of wartime looting goes beyond the antiquities trade. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to intelligence expert Anwar Darkazally of Field Intelligence about how thefts and looting can be stopped, and wounds inflicted by the conflict healed along the way. We discuss the work of Jonah X Projects.

]]>The work of restoring Syria’s cultural heritage after years of wartime looting goes beyond the antiquities trade. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to intelligence expert Anwar Darkazally of Field Intelligence about how thefts and looting can be stopped, and wounds inflicted by the conflict healed along the way. We discuss the work of Jonah X Projects.

]]>0dbf8a34-2fe8-4790-9eb0-890387924e5fWed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +000024:25falsefull66Keeping the CastleKeeping the CastleWhat are the joys and challenges of life in a castle? Richard and Clarissa speak with Charles Berkeley of Berkeley Castle about combining a family home and business, and looking to the future after nine centuries of castle life.

]]>What are the joys and challenges of life in a castle? Richard and Clarissa speak with Charles Berkeley of Berkeley Castle about combining a family home and business, and looking to the future after nine centuries of castle life.

]]>88662982-f7dc-4030-9998-265e882b8f66Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +000022:35falsefull55The Parthenon Marbles DisputeThe Parthenon Marbles DisputeWhat are the Parthenon Marbles? Were they lawfully removed from the Acropolis in Athens by Lord Elgin’s agents in the early Nineteenth Century? What ethical issues arise by their retention at the British Museum? How might the dispute be resolved?

Richard and Clarissa talk to Alexander Herman, Director of the Institute of Art and Law, about his brilliant new book The Parthenon Marbles Dispute, which is the first title in Hart Publishing’s new Art Law Library. Alex’s other book, Restitution: The Return of Cultural Artefacts is also available.

]]>What are the Parthenon Marbles? Were they lawfully removed from the Acropolis in Athens by Lord Elgin’s agents in the early Nineteenth Century? What ethical issues arise by their retention at the British Museum? How might the dispute be resolved?

Richard and Clarissa talk to Alexander Herman, Director of the Institute of Art and Law, about his brilliant new book The Parthenon Marbles Dispute, which is the first title in Hart Publishing’s new Art Law Library. Alex’s other book, Restitution: The Return of Cultural Artefacts is also available.

]]>313f636a-63d0-4572-9cda-5df019710496Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +000043:23falsefull44The Business of Exhibitions – Taylor Swift Songbook Trail and the V&A MuseumThe Business of Exhibitions – Taylor Swift Songbook Trail and the V&A MuseumMuseum exhibitions are creatures of business…” Richard and Clarissa talk to Anthony Misquitta of the V&A and Keystone Law. They discuss what makes an exhibition a success, and the commercial importance of exhibitions to the museum world. Featuring plywood, revolution, and Taylor Swift.

]]>Museum exhibitions are creatures of business…” Richard and Clarissa talk to Anthony Misquitta of the V&A and Keystone Law. They discuss what makes an exhibition a success, and the commercial importance of exhibitions to the museum world. Featuring plywood, revolution, and Taylor Swift.

]]>a20e6816-d387-4805-a8cc-92b6ecf463d5Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +000024:23falsefull33The British Country House RevivalThe British Country House RevivalMost of Britain’s heritage is cared for by private owners. Richard and Clarissa talk to Ben Cowell OBE, the Director General of Historic Houses. They discuss the threats to country houses and their safeguarding over the last 50 years, fueled by entrepreneurial owners and fiscal measures.

Ben’s new book The British Country House Revival is published in May 2024.

]]>Most of Britain’s heritage is cared for by private owners. Richard and Clarissa talk to Ben Cowell OBE, the Director General of Historic Houses. They discuss the threats to country houses and their safeguarding over the last 50 years, fueled by entrepreneurial owners and fiscal measures.

Ben’s new book The British Country House Revival is published in May 2024.

]]>5e310372-f040-43d8-bdc5-ccdaf4befe22Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +000033:35falsefull22TrailerTrailerRichard and Clarissa introduce their new series, Art and Heritage Law: Contested Heritage, focusing on the complexities of heritage and art law through insightful conversations with leading industry voices.

]]>Richard and Clarissa introduce their new series, Art and Heritage Law: Contested Heritage, focusing on the complexities of heritage and art law through insightful conversations with leading industry voices.

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