C O N T E X T 1 4 1 : S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5 29 the Leith Whaling Station deserved world heritage site status. By the criteria required the answer might be yes. It is an outstanding example of an industrial settlement of its type, with some unique buildings set in an incredible landscape setting. But world heritage status for whom and for how long? Here, as with the Scott and Shackleton huts, there was a sense of doubt. Morrison was successful in again Speakers from the afternoon (from the left): Shahed Saleem, Sir Laurie Magnus, Kate Clark, Darren Barker and Michael Morrison raising the questions that need to be answered about significance and importance, and of the value of heritage assets: whether replication could ever be justified, or if authenticity should be the real and final arbiter of conservation. As conservation professionals, we need to know what we are doing, for whom and why. That is something to ponder the next time you are on site. Phil Godwin The IHBC would like to thank the sponsors of this year’s Annual School Annual Dinner Refreshments Day School Registration City Hall Tour Supported by Saturday Tours Bakers of Danbury Ltd
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