Ann Day and Ken Lunn

Whilst there can be little argument about the ways in which the discussion and presentation of maritime history in British heritage sites has taken on a much more inclusive agenda, the impact of such an approach on perceptions of identity based on traditional images of seafaring is less certain. Using both a case-study approach and a more overarching political and cultural framework, this paper will seek to explore the extent of shifts and challenges to notions of identity and the spatial aspects of presentation within the maritime heritage industry.