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Heritage goes local! The Jarrow dig in 1969 25/02/2015 The focus of the projects vary widely, from the struggles for social justice to a mining disaster 200 years ago and the lifecycle of a famous feathered Tyneside resident to an archaeological dig which …

Cowbit St Mary Church awarded Heritage Lottery Fund support The clock tower of St Mary's Church, Cowbit 23/02/2015 The project, led by volunteers from the local community, will repair and improve the clock in the church tower and communicate the heritage …

Write into the Future A collection of heritage pen advertisements 23/02/2015 A £19,500 Transition Fund grant from HLF, spanning a critical nine-month period, has been awarded with the aim of helping the museum develop a 'best practice' volunteer programme …

In conversation with Annie: developing a dialogue with local heritage Annie Brassey aboard the Sunbeam c1878 23/02/2015 This grant will fund their exciting project 'In conversation with Annie' led by local artist and traveller Louise Kenward at Bexhill …

What’s driving Britain’s lido renaissance? Saltdean Lido in its 30s heyday 21/02/2015 Open air swimming is back in vogue and Lottery investment is helping make it happen. Spring is just around the corner and at long last, after a chilly winter, the days …

Doctor's Orders - life of pioneering Victorian surgeon to be celebrated! Line drawing of Sir James Paget Wellcome Library, London 20/02/2015 Sir James Paget, the surgeon from Great Yarmouth who dedicated his life to studying some of the diseases rife …

From rags to riches London fashion students involved in the Savile Row project 24/02/2015 As London Fashion Week comes to an end, a HLF-funded project is exploring the history of Savile Row. Seeing the glamour of the catwalks over the last few days, it is …

Searching for Dragons on the River Nene A Great Crested newt and a Smooth newt Dave Kilbey 20/02/2015 Here be Dragons! Wildlife charity Froglife are launching their River Nene Dragon Finder project in Peterborough today. River Nene Dragon Finder is a …

Colne Valley Museum secures Heritage Lottery Fund investment Colne Valley Museum 18/02/2015 The project has been a long-term dream for this community heritage museum, tucked away in the village of Golcar in the Colne Valley, and which is run entirely by …

Bringing the Romans to life Stone dial indicating distances to various places from Chesterton 18/02/2015 They will be studying the Roman history to be found around the sites of a fort, a settlement and a military camp at Chesterton. The project, run by …