Painter, sculptor and teacher, born in Liverpool, where he studied sculpture with Charles Gardiner at the School of Art, after National Service attending Slade School of Fine Art in 1955 under Reg Butler. After teaching in Liverpool, Heritage studied at British School, Rome, 1961, where he concentrated on drawing and painting. Returned to Liverpool, Heritage taught and became secretary of the Liverpool Academy. From 1972–9 he was head of Wallasey School of Art and then vice-principal of Wirral College of Art, then from 1980–92 was dean of Clwyd College of Art, Wrexham. Heritage retained his connection with the northwest, maintaining a home in Wallasey, Cheshire. Much of Heritage’s work had a satirical and social comment side. He had a photographic memory and would on occasion work intensively at night for long stretches.