Historical photographs of on display in new hub
He added: "The sheer amount of important local history and heritage in London and the South East can often be hidden by its incredible volume."I look forward to seeing what local heritage gems grab people's attention, and how the Local Heritage Hub continues to grow and develop."
The hub will offer content including aerial photographs, curated selections of listed buildings, videos, blogs and podcasts.Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic Englan: "Understanding and connecting with local heritage is an important part of building strong communities."
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