Broadcaster John Grundy shows support for Newcastle heritage event

Architectural historian and broadcaster John Grundy will be speaking at the upcoming Tyne & Wear Heritage Conference at the Biscuit Factory in Newcastle next year (January 23 2016), organised by Echo Events. As a well-known TV presenter and author, John has written and presented various architectural programmes for both radio and television such as Townscape, Grundy's Wonders, Grundy's Northern Pride and many others. Born in Cumberland and still living in the region he is passionate about the North of England and in particular the history and heritage preserved here. Tony Stephenson from the Tyne & Wear Heritage Forum said: “John has introduced thousands of people to the unique and often breath-taking architecture of the North and has become one of the most popular presenters on local television. He is also an accomplished public speaker with an endearing, self-deprecating sense of humour. We’re delighted and honoured he will be speaking at our conference and look forward to hearing from him. Along with the previously confirmed Adam Hart-Davis, this is a fantastic line-up.” The Tyne & Wear Heritage Conference is organised by the Tyne & Wear Heritage Forum, an alliance of key heritage bodies and individuals in the North East with the aim of engaging local communities in the preservation of their local heritage. The conference will be entitled ‘Innovation, Invention, Industrialisation’, and will see the coming together of all local heritage and history groups in the region, as well as members of the general public. The event takes place at the Biscuit Factory, Newcastle on January 23, 2016. Tickets are £25 and include access to all the conference sessions, lunch and refreshments as well as free membership to the Tyne & Wear Heritage Forum. Read more and register at www.twhf.co.uk