ABSTRACT
Methodological issues underpinning the study are discussed in this section. The compilation of the sample group of literary heritage sites is discussed, explaining the importance of geographical distribution to reflect the different responses to the pandemic in the different nations and regions of the UK. Quantitative data were gathered by questionnaire, including visitor numbers, website traffic, staffing levels (both voluntary and paid), memberships and friends/supporters organizations, income levels and income sources, reduction of capacity due to social distancing regulations, additional Covid-related costs, and additional Covid-related financial support. Qualitative data were gathered by semi-structured interviews with museum professionals carried out between August and December 2021, based around a common set of questions about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the organization interviewed.
