Heritage, endangerment and participation: alternative futures in the Lake District

A critical examination of heritage participation reveals that narratives centered on endangerment may not be the most effective motivators for public engagement. The study, focusing on a fell shepherd's practices in the English Lake District, demonstrates that alternative motivations drive meaningful contributions to cultural heritage beyond traditional endangerment appeals. This challenges conventional approaches and suggests that resilient heritage futures can emerge by moving away from endangerment-driven participation models.

May, S. (2019). Heritage, endangerment and participation: alternative futures in the Lake District. International Journal of Heritage Studies, 26(1), 71–86. https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2019.1620827