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Brace Yourself Ken Hawley, founding collector of the Hawley Tool Collection 24/08/2015 The collection aims to give an insight into Ken’s many facets as a family man, salesman, shop keeper, historian and tool collector. Ken had said that he had no interest …

Old Church Tower in Bramcote receives Heritage Lottery Fund support Bramcote Old Church Tower 17/08/2015 The money, a first-round pass endorsing HLF’s belief in the potential of the project, will help the Bramcote Old Church Tower Trust to develop …

Understanding major parish churches 17/08/2015 There are over 200 ‘major’ historic parish churches in England, churches with a floor space of more than 1000 square metres. Until now, no research has ever been done to try to understand whether there are …

Diggin' the summer Volunteer archaeologists digging as part of the Doncaster 1914-18 project 13/08/2015 With the recent announcement of the HLF funded CITiZAN project and its nationwide call for archaeological volunteers, it’s a great opportunity to …

Giant bumblebees buzzing around Tees Valley countryside sites is not a cause for alarm Creating a buzz about bumblebee roadshow 13/08/2015 The species, rarely seen in the wild, is expected to make an appearance at Buzzy Bee events this August, organised …

Spend a summer day out for free at RSPB Blacktoft Sands Little Egret wading at RSPB Blacktoft Sands 13/08/2015 The event runs from 10am until 4pm and entry is absolutely free, thanks to a grant of £45,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).  Visitors …

Our Online Community is now open to all Find out how to get the best from your volunteers, and ensure they get the best from the experience, by joining experts in a live chat about volunteering. 12/08/2015 A general discussion forum, for all your heritage …

Bus routes, balti and Anglo-Saxon gold HLF Chair Sir Peter Luff 12/08/2015 Sir Peter Luff, our new Chair, is on a mission to visit each UK region over the summer, and the West Midlands is next on the list. His first stop will be the culturally rich …

Through the lens of Britain’s first female war photographer Pioneering photographer Olive Edis Norfolk Museums Service 11/08/2015 A grant of £81,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will enable the Norfolk Museums Service (NMS) to bring together her …

Focusing on Britain’s first female war photographer Pioneering photographer Olive Edis Norfolk Museums Service 11/08/2015 Olive Edis photographed people from all walks of life, was the first to capture Canada in colour and gave an incredible insight into …