Heritage champion Anne Springman named Heritage Hero at 95

Summarised from Isle of Wight County Press's report · Updated 4 Nov, 21:40 · Archive

Anne Springman, 95, has been named a Heritage Hero for over 60 years preserving Shanklin Chine.

Anne Springman MBE, 95, has been named a Heritage Hero by Building the Bay, the place plan steering group representing local councils and the community, in recognition of her 60-year dedication to preserving Shanklin Chine on the Isle of Wight.

Born in Shanklin between the wars, Ms Springman has served as owner, manager and trustee of the attraction. The Chine, which opened to the wider public in 1817, is the Isle of Wight's oldest tourist attraction and is now designated a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation and a haven for wildlife. Paul Coueslant, bay heritage champion, said: "We're thrilled that Anne has accepted our invitation to be a heritage hero. Born in Shanklin between the wars, she has always had the town in her heart and worked tirelessly to ensure that the Chine, such a dramatic and historic natural feature of the Bay's coastline, is maintained for us to visit and enjoy."

Ms Springman described the Chine as 'a magical place' with 'something very special about it'.

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• Shanklin Chine champion named a Heritage Hero at 95 years oldAnne Springman MBE, 95, has been named a Heritage Hero after more than 60 years dedicated to preserving Shanklin Chine.Isle of Wight County Press · 4 Nov, 14:46

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