Saving the Industry from Itself: A Case of the Railway Industrial Heritage in Kenya

Njuguna, Mugwima; Wahome, E. W; Deisser, Anne Marie

doi:10.1080/17567505.2017.1399976

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“…Thieves, vandals, and displacers have been cited as potential agents of deterioration where they can attack, steal, and misplace valuable artifacts. Njuguna, Wahome, and Deisser (2018) have found out that the railway heritage in Kenya is under threat from theft, negligence, and vandalism. Thieves of railway collections aim to use the material for scrap metal (Njuguna, Wahome, & Deisser, 2018).…”

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“…Njuguna, Wahome, and Deisser (2018) have found out that the railway heritage in Kenya is under threat from theft, negligence, and vandalism. Thieves of railway collections aim to use the material for scrap metal (Njuguna, Wahome, & Deisser, 2018). Some of the displays found at the Kenyan railway museum experience conservation challenges from vandals who engage in graffiti on some of the railway collections.…”

Section: Human Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Open displays especially those that are not sheltered experience the brunt of weather conditions. Njuguna, Wahome, and Deisser (2018) have advocated for the sheltering of railway collections as a way to slow down the rate of collections deterioration. It has been found in Kenya that railway wagons in open displays collect rain water during the rainy season and it is this water that contributes to corrosion when in interplay with other agents of deterioration (Njuguna, Wahome, & Deisser, 2018).…”

Section: The Museum Building Shellmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The maintenance of the building should be done on a regular basis and should be sensitive to the nature of museum collection as well as materials used in the building. Njuguna, Wahome, and Deisser (2018) recommends the sheltering of railway artifacts displayed outside. Sheltering of displays exposed to weather conditions lessen direct exposure of collections to natural agents of deterioration.…”

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“Engines and Wagons”: The Challenges and Options of Conserving Railway Heritage

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2021

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Zimbabwe has a rich railway heritage that includes rail engines, wagons, coaches, trolleys, ticket rooms, rail stations, and tracks. The National Railway Museum of Zimbabwe (NRMZ) has a long history in providing railway transport and have contributed to the social, economic, and political lives of Zimbabweans. The NRMZ is the only institution that collects, preserve, and display railway heritage. This study investigates the effectiveness of the NRMZ in conserving railway heritage. This study employed qualitative research methodology. It is revealed that railway collections are deteriorating at unprecedented levels. The major agents of deterioration include relative humidity, temperature, pollution, pests and rodents as well as human factors. The study concludes that the NRMZ is employing ineffective conservation strategies and the museum is likely to lose more collections if they do not prioritize preventive conservation, develop collections, and disaster management policies.

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“Engines and Wagons”: The Challenges and Options of Conserving Railway Heritage

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2021

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“…Industrial archaeology, which aims to preserve and document the remains of the Industrial Revolution, began exploring industrial landscape conservation in the mid-to-late 19th century [12]. When the International Consortium for the Conservation of Industrial Heritage (TICCIH) was founded in 1978, a milestone was reached in the early development of industrial landscape conservation [13].…”

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Spatial and Temporal Distribution Characteristics and Influential Mechanisms of China’s Industrial Landscape Based on Geodetector

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2024

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The industrial landscape constitutes a crucial aspect of a region’s historical and cultural identity, serving as a valuable asset in the development of industrial tourism. Exploring the industrial landscape supports initiatives in industrial tourism, acts as a catalyst for community revitalization, and contributes to sustainable urban progress. The primary objective of this research was to investigate the spatial distribution characteristics and underlying determinants of China’s industrial landscape (CIL) to inform urban planning, cultural heritage preservation, and sustainable development initiatives. This study utilized analytical tools, such as the nearest neighbor index, geographic concentration index, and hot spot analysis, to comprehensively examine the spatial distribution of CIL. Additionally, Geodetector was employed to explore the correlating factors behind this distribution. The findings reveal the following: (1) CIL exhibited a pronounced agglomerative spatial pattern characterized by a high degree of concentration, significant disparities, and substantial spatial autocorrelation. (2) Over time, the agglomeration of CIL varied, intensifying initially and then diminishing, with the center of gravity of its distribution shifting eastward before subsequently moving westward in a directional trend resembling “northeast–southwest”. (3) There was a diverse array of industrial landscape types within China, with notable disparities in the prevalence of different categories. The manufacturing and transportation sectors boasted the highest number of heritage sites. (4) The distribution pattern of CIL was shaped by factors such as the level of economic development, socio-demographic conditions, transportation infrastructure, and cultural milieu. The interplay between these factors had a substantial impact on this distribution pattern.

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Railways as Common Cultural Heritage: Cyprus Government Railway

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Günçe

2023

The Historic Environment: Policy & Practice

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Saving the Industry from Itself: A Case of the Railway Industrial Heritage in Kenya

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

“Engines and Wagons”: The Challenges and Options of Conserving Railway Heritage

“Engines and Wagons”: The Challenges and Options of Conserving Railway Heritage

Spatial and Temporal Distribution Characteristics and Influential Mechanisms of China’s Industrial Landscape Based on Geodetector

Railways as Common Cultural Heritage: Cyprus Government Railway

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