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Old Heritage Values, New Heritage Values: Conference Keynotes
James Lesh gave prominent talks in Canberra and Rockhampton on heritage values and conserving places.
Sep 16, 20241 min read

Values in Cities: Urban Heritage in Twentieth-Century Australia: Book Published
James Lesh's 'Values in Cities: Urban Heritage in Twentieth-Century Australia' a new book, has been released.
Jun 20, 20243 min read

Values-Based Heritage Conservation: Historical Origins and Future Directions
An extract from James Lesh's book 'Values in Cities' on values-based conservation, both where it's come from, and where it's heading.
Sep 14, 20235 min read

James Lesh Public Lecture at the University of Sydney on Values in Cities: Urban Heritage in Twentieth-Century Australia
Join us at 6 pm on Wednesday 24 May 2023 at the University of Sydney for James Lesh speaking about his book ‘Values in Cities’.
May 4, 20231 min read

Establishing Australia’s Heritage Mafia
How was Australia's heritage mafia established? To answer, let's unpack urban heritage in 1990s Australia.
Sep 15, 20225 min read


The meaning of 'place' in heritage practice
James Lesh explores the definition of 'place' in heritage practice, including through the Burra Charter.
Sep 1, 20201 min read

Forty years of the Burra Charter and Australia’s heritage vision
As the Burra Charter turns 40, James Lesh looks back at the global influence of its innovative approach to heritage.
Jul 14, 20195 min read


The Burra Charter turns 40
James Lesh joins an expert panel at the University of Melbourne to discuss the Burra Charter at 40!
Jun 27, 20191 min read
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