Heritage Open Days Information

Certainly, Heritage Open Days offers a perfect platform to promote places that are struggling for exposure, visitors and, indeed, finances. This is the case with the wonderful Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, which is also offering an exciting programme during the weekend of 10 and 11 September. The museum houses a collection of historic road vehicles and related exhibits that bring back memories of a bygone era, all featured in the original setting of a Birmingham Tram Depot. Recent funding cuts mean the museum is under serious threat of closure and any support given to them during this time, especially during Heritage Open Days, will be extremely welcome. I'm sure this isn't the only venue facing such a future in these troubled times, but we have to ensure these places are preserved for future generations, as they offer a window into our shared history. They represent the dedication of staff and volunteers, who work painstakingly to ensure what has come before us can be remembered and cherished in the future. Even by simply visiting one of these places during Heritage Open Days, you are highlighting the need for struggling venues to be kept open for the public, alongside our greater understanding of people and objects that have preceeded us.