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The York Army Museum Opened By HRH The Duke of York KG York Army Museum Zone One tank 14/05/2015 The project brings to life the history of The Royal Dragoon Guards, The Yorkshire Regiment and their antecedents in a coherent, modern and family friendly …

York Army Museum open! York Army Museum Zone One tank 14/05/2015 After an extensive £1million upgrade the York Army Museum - home to some of the most important regimental collections in the UK – is now open to the public. The latest project supported by …

Brockhampton Estate’s Summer of Archaeology to shine with Lottery support Brockhampton Estate House Steve Betts 14/05/2015 Nestled in a tranquil valley, tucked amongst the rolling Herefordshire countryside, the origins of Brockhampton are shrouded in …

Sweet smell of success as Rowntree project ends An example of a Rowntree certificate of long service 13/05/2015 Confectionery firm Rowntree and the city of York are inseparable in the minds of many people. Thousands of locals worked for the company since …

New HLF Chair visits Scotland Sir Peter Luff, HLF Chair, speaking with volunteers of the Adopt-a-Monument project 13/05/2015 Sir Peter Luff, our new Chair, is on a mission to visit every one of our 12 teams across the UK in the next few months, and …

Become a Committee Member for the North East A group of participants in the BAM! Sistahood learning traditional drumming skills 08/05/2015 Could you help shape the future of the North East’s heritage? We are looking for three individuals who are …

VE Day: 70 years on Interview with a Second World War veteran 08/05/2015 Seven decades ago, scenes of celebration swept the United Kingdom as the Second World War in Europe was brought to an end. Victory in Europe Day, 8 May 1945, signalled the Allied …

Election Day 2015 Magna Carta on display at Salisbury Cathedral 07/05/2015 As the nation goes to the polls to elect the UK’s 56th Parliament, we look at how the National Lottery is helping people explore the history and heritage of our political systems, …

Experience Antrim Castle Gardens Antrim Castle Gardens 06/05/2015 With summer fast approaching it’s the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors. There are lots of great green spaces across Northern Ireland and one place definitely worth a visit is Antrim …

Walk this May… all over the UK! Walking in the Lake District Charlie Hedley 05/05/2015 Did you know it’s National Walking Month? We’re all being encouraged to get outside, leave other transport behind and walk this May. Those at Living Streets are leading …