An Online Workshop organised jointly by the National Waterways Museum (Canal & River Trust) and National Historic Ships
Statements of Significance are documents that capture the essence of the historical and technological importance of any water born craft. They enable an objective and independent assessment to be made, so that the vessel’s social and cultural significance can be compared and assessed against other craft of a similar nature. They are an invaluable document to have for any historic vessel.
Designed by National Historic Ships for all water vessels, the National Waterways Museum is using Statements of Significance to classify and grade the historic boat collection with a view to determining individual maintenance programmes, conservation methods and where appropriate, approaches to rehoming/deaccessioning.
But exactly what are Statements of Significance, and how would you set about preparing one? This online seminar will provide you with an understanding of the theory behind and a practical approach to completing them for any waterways craft, enabling you to make decisions about your vessel in a more informed way.
This session is aimed at those who are new to writing Statements of Significance as well as those who would like to improve their vessel research skills, and would be relevant to anyone with an interest or ownership of any historic water-born vessel.
This session is free of charge, please register your attendance by contacting:
Victoria Wallworth: Victoria.Wallworth@nationalhistoricships.org.uk or
Steve Bagley: Steven.Bagley@canalrivertrust.org.uk
Date & time: Monday 9th May, 09.30-12.30
Location: Zoom (details on registration)
Event Programme:
09:30: Welcome and introduction: NWM/NHS-UK collaboration. What do SOS’s mean for NWM collection
09:40: Session overview and participant introductions
09:50: Introduction to Statements of Significance
10:05: Group task – write on virtual whiteboard information you think a Statement of significance should include
10:15: Researching a vessel
- where to start
- types of sources
- where to find information
- how to use different sources
- key information we want to know
10:35: Writing your Statement of Significance
- differences between the 3 sections (fabric, association, shape/form)
- what does each section need?
- what information do we leave out?
- key questions to ask yourself
- how to use your completed statement
- questions before break
10:25: Individual task – review a written statement of significance and highlight where you would exclude information or require further details
11:05: Questions from first half
11:10: COFFEE BREAK
11:20: Group task – breakout rooms. Each group is assigned information about a particular vessel, and they have to decide under which section the information should sit within a statement.
12:00: Group task discussion
- each group shares thoughts
- what was easy/what made it difficult?
- were there differences in opinion?
12:15: Concluding remarks
useful resources and top tips
12:25: Final remarks/how to give feedback on the session
Event Date:
Start at 12:00 AMMay 9, 2022
An Online Workshop organised jointly by the National Waterways Museum (Canal & River Trust) and National Historic Ships
Statements of Significance are documents that capture the essence of the historical and technological importance of any water born craft. They enable an objective and independent assessment to be made, so that the vessel’s social and cultural significance can be compared and assessed against other craft of a similar nature. They are an invaluable document to have for any historic vessel.
Designed by National Historic Ships for all water vessels, the National Waterways Museum is using Statements of Significance to classify and grade the historic boat collection with a view to determining individual maintenance programmes, conservation methods and where appropriate, approaches to rehoming/deaccessioning.
But exactly what are Statements of Significance, and how would you set about preparing one? This online seminar will provide you with an understanding of the theory behind and a practical approach to completing them for any waterways craft, enabling you to make decisions about your vessel in a more informed way.
This session is aimed at those who are new to writing Statements of Significance as well as those who would like to improve their vessel research skills, and would be relevant to anyone with an interest or ownership of any historic water-born vessel.
This session is free of charge, please register your attendance by contacting:
Victoria Wallworth: Victoria.Wallworth@nationalhistoricships.org.uk or
Steve Bagley: Steven.Bagley@canalrivertrust.org.uk
Date & time: Monday 9th May, 09.30-12.30
Location: Zoom (details on registration)
Event Programme:
09:30: Welcome and introduction: NWM/NHS-UK collaboration. What do SOS’s mean for NWM collection
09:40: Session overview and participant introductions
09:50: Introduction to Statements of Significance
10:05: Group task – write on virtual whiteboard information you think a Statement of significance should include
10:15: Researching a vessel
- where to start
- types of sources
- where to find information
- how to use different sources
- key information we want to know
10:35: Writing your Statement of Significance
- differences between the 3 sections (fabric, association, shape/form)
- what does each section need?
- what information do we leave out?
- key questions to ask yourself
- how to use your completed statement
- questions before break
10:25: Individual task – review a written statement of significance and highlight where you would exclude information or require further details
11:05: Questions from first half
11:10: COFFEE BREAK
11:20: Group task – breakout rooms. Each group is assigned information about a particular vessel, and they have to decide under which section the information should sit within a statement.
12:00: Group task discussion
- each group shares thoughts
- what was easy/what made it difficult?
- were there differences in opinion?
12:15: Concluding remarks
useful resources and top tips
12:25: Final remarks/how to give feedback on the session