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Member profile: redeveloping the Jewry Wall Museum with Emily Thorpe-Jones MRICS #205

August 18, 2025 • The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors • Episode 205

The Jewry Wall Museum plays a core role in Leicester’s history, and RICS member Emily Thorpe Jones MRICS has been the Project Manager on the it’s revamp since 2022.

In this first member profile episode of The RICS Podcast, Emily speaks with Podcast Lead Kieran Dhunna Halliwell to share the complexities behind managing a major heritage conservation project, and the collaborative efforts required to balance historical preservation with modern visitor experiences.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

The transformation and revitalization of the Jewry Wall Museum as a significant Roman heritage site in Leicester
Complexities and rewards of managing large-scale heritage conservation projects, including overcoming contractor insolvencies and logistical challenges
Collaboration among project managers, conservation officers, archaeologists, artists, and specialist contractors in delivering successful outcomes
The evolving role of technology in the surveying profession and its impact on heritage projects
The crucial role of community engagement and public advocacy in preserving and valuing historic buildings for future generations

Modus LiDAR Article

https://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/modus/technology-and-data/harnessing-data/lidar-preserving-historic-monuments.html

Emily Thorpe Jones MRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-thorpe-jones-a62a68154/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/