Civic Contribution: Historic places vital for quality of life
Historic places are vital for mental health concludes a new report by Historic England and the University of Glasgow.
People form profound emotional connections with familiar historic places, which has many benefits. They provide a permanence that makes people feel secure in their surroundings, giving them the stability required to thrive in everyday life. From piers and pubs to cinemas and churches, historic places foster a sense of belonging and help us to understand who we are.
The report builds on earlier research that found everyday historic places more so than exceptional sites increase residents’ life satisfaction. This is backed by a new poll, which found that:
- Seven in 10 said local historic buildings are important to their quality of life
- Almost two thirds said being in or around historic buildings positively affects their wellbeing, comparable to local parks and green spaces (80%)
- Young adults aged 25-34 reported the strongest impact - for 70% historic buildings positively affect their wellbeing
Civic Contribution: Historic places vital for quality of life
Historic places are vital for mental health concludes a new report by Historic England and the University of Glasgow.
People form profound emotional connections with familiar historic places, which has many benefits. They provide a permanence that makes people feel secure in their surroundings, giving them the stability required to thrive in everyday life. From piers and pubs to cinemas and churches, historic places foster a sense of belonging and help us to understand who we are.
The report builds on earlier research that found everyday historic places more so than exceptional sites increase residents’ life satisfaction. This is backed by a new poll, which found that:
- Seven in 10 said local historic buildings are important to their quality of life
- Almost two thirds said being in or around historic buildings positively affects their wellbeing, comparable to local parks and green spaces (80%)
- Young adults aged 25-34 reported the strongest impact - for 70% historic buildings positively affect their wellbeing
Civic Contribution: Historic places vital for quality of life
Historic places are vital for mental health concludes a new report by Historic England and the University of Glasgow.
People form profound emotional connections with familiar historic places, which has many benefits. They provide a permanence that makes people feel secure in their surroundings, giving them the stability required to thrive in everyday life. From piers and pubs to cinemas and churches, historic places foster a sense of belonging and help us to understand who we are.
The report builds on earlier research that found everyday historic places more so than exceptional sites increase residents’ life satisfaction. This is backed by a new poll, which found that:
- Seven in 10 said local historic buildings are important to their quality of life
- Almost two thirds said being in or around historic buildings positively affects their wellbeing, comparable to local parks and green spaces (80%)
- Young adults aged 25-34 reported the strongest impact - for 70% historic buildings positively affect their wellbeing
