The Heritage Cycle diagram gives us an idea how we can make the past part of our future (Simon Thurley, 2005). In a clockwise direction the wedges and arrows read:

•  By understanding (cultural heritage)
  •     people value it 
• By valuing it
  •     people want to care for it
• By caring for it
  •     it will help people enjoy it
• From enjoying it
  •     comes a thirst to understand 
• By understanding it………..etc

References:

• Simon Thurley, Into the future. Our stategy for 2005-2010. In: Conservation Bulletin [English Heritage], 2005 (49).
• ICOMOS, International Cultural Tourism Charter. Principles And Guidelines For Managing Tourism At Places Of Cultural And Heritage Significance. ICOMOS International Cultural Tourism Committee. 2002.