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Leeds: the birthplace of film?

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Leeds: the birthplace of film? 12/02/2018 In the run up to the 2018 BAFTA awards ceremony on the 18th February, we visit National Lottery-supported Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds to learn more about film in Yorkshire and to find out what makes this …

HRH The Prince of Wales opens Stroud’s newly restored canal

HRH The Prince of Wales looks on in Wallbridge Lower Lock
HRH The Prince of Wales looks on in Wallbridge Lower Lock

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HRH The Prince of Wales opens Stroud’s newly restored canal HRH The Prince of Wales looks on in Wallbridge Lower Lock 07/02/2018 Wallbridge Lower Lock received a royal opening, following its National Lottery-funded restoration. HRH Prince Charles joined …

Whitehead Railway Museum on track for award

A family enjoys one of the exhibits at the Railway Museum
A family enjoys one of the exhibits at the Railway Museum

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Whitehead Railway Museum on track for award A family enjoys one of the exhibits at the Railway Museum 07/02/2018 Whitehead Railway Museum is in contention for a prestigious award, following its recent HLF-supported refurbishment. The Heritage Railway …

Bradford’s ‘Top of Town’ awarded National Lottery support

Photograph of Bradford skyline
Bradford's business and cultural fortunes are changing, thanks to National Lottery players and heritage lef regeneration Simon Sugden

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Bradford’s ‘Top of Town’ awarded National Lottery support Bradford's business and cultural fortunes are changing, thanks to National Lottery players and heritage lef regeneration Simon Sugden 27/09/2018 Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, …

Hidden heritage of burial grounds to be revealed

Close up of wildflowers growing in a churchyard
Meadow Saxifrage at Bridgenorth Cemetery Dan Wrench

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Hidden heritage of burial grounds to be revealed Meadow Saxifrage at Bridgenorth Cemetery Dan Wrench 29/01/2018 Conservation charity Caring for God’s Acre, is set to put burial grounds on the heritage map, thanks to £586,700 National Lottery funding. The …

Roots project to honour Mayflower Pilgrim leaders

Children dressed as pilgrims at Scrooby Manor
Young pilgrims at Scrooby Manor

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Roots project to honour Mayflower Pilgrim leaders Young pilgrims at Scrooby Manor 27/09/2018 Two men who fled religious persecution in 17th-century England are to be honoured as preparations get underway internationally to mark the 400th anniversary of …

National Lottery boost for Northern Ireland's natural heritage

A Flapper skate in Northern Ireland
A Flapper skate in Northern Ireland

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National Lottery boost for Northern Ireland's natural heritage A Flapper skate in Northern Ireland 26/01/2018 More than £500,000 has been awarded by HLF to support two new natural heritage projects in Northern Ireland. Ulster Wildlife’s Sea Deep project …

International Bomber Command Centre opens to the public

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International Bomber Command Centre opens to the public 30/01/2018 A new centre commemorating those affected by RAF Bomber Command campaigns opens in Lincoln today. During the Second World War, over one million people from 62 nations served as part of …

Haggis, history and whisky: how are HLF projects marking Burns Night?

Children at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum are hosting a number of events celebrating Burns.

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Haggis, history and whisky: how are HLF projects marking Burns Night? The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum are hosting a number of events celebrating Burns. 25/01/2018 Marking the birth of Robert Burns on January 25, HLF has supported a number of projects …

The story of us: heritage and communities

Esme Ward
Esme Ward

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The story of us: heritage and communities Esme Ward 26/01/2018 Esme Ward, Head of Learning and Engagement at the Whitworth Art Gallery.   Esme Ward, 2016-17 Clore Fellow, reflects on how HLF can support communities to engage with and share their heritage. …