My name is Ned, and I’m working on a PhD at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona on the topic of “The Musealization of Barcelona’s Industrial Heritage.” This blog is a way for me to share some of what I’m learning about, and also to get feedback from others. The first post was from a trip I took to a historic Barcelona foundry, Casa Parés, last month. Talking with the owner, José, and touring the site was a big highlight for me. It inspired me to bring my research into the first person, and get out there to visit some of the important places and people related to my topic.

So where should I go next? And who will be my guide? This is my list so far. Am I missing something?

• MUHBA Industrial Sites: Torre de Aigües de Besos, Sala del Calderes de Fabra i Coats, Fabrica Oliva Artés
• Sites in the news: Can Batllo de Sants, Can Ricart, Can Seixanta, Mercado del Born, Central Térmica del Besós
• Reused buildings: Vapor Vell de Sants (biblioteca), Fábrica Casaramona (CaixaForum)

I’ll add more to this list soon. In the meantime, feedback is welcome!