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UK industrial heritage needs you!

Carole Souter, HLF's Chief Executive
Carole Souter, HLF's Chief Executive

Blogiau

… Revolution. Abandoned tin mines dotted the countryside, and, along with the coastal trappings of a once thriving … rise and fall of its industries."[/quote] I didn’t know it then, but this strong connection to industrial identity … deeper and deeper into disrepair. But the building is now set for a new lease of life as home to a range of …

Naval College oral history project gains Lottery support

Cadets learning the principles of seamanship in the 1950s
Cadets learning the principles of seamanship in the 1950s Britannia Museum Trust

Newyddion

… accounts of life as a naval officer cadet between 1930 and 1980. The Britannia Association, the College Alumni … and war. The records obtained from the ex-cadets, some now as old as 80 and 90, will contribute to the BRNC and … at the Britannia Museum, open to the public, and will then travel to interested institutions in Devon, the UK and …

This group want to reproduce part of a book (now out of print) creating a permanent record of Hartlepool from the time of the Norman Invasion to date. The book will then be distributed to schools, history groups and the local co

Projects

… This group want to reproduce part of a book (now out of print) creating a permanent record of Hartlepool … the time of the Norman Invasion to date. The book will then be distributed to schools, history groups and the local co Awards for All Dyddiad a ddyfarnwyd …

Wanted: young people to root for heritage in the West Midlands!

Newyddion

… exploring a wide range of topics from social history and the built and natural environment, to archaeology and … in funding available to groups. Young people’s groups are now able to apply for grants up to £50,000 – double the … to the city from around the world. The youngsters then produced a drama performance and an exhibition featuring …

Youngsters win grant for 'most important battle of WWII' research

Newyddion

… will focus on the history of the 4th Indian Division and their role in the battle. Using arts and heritage … for Monte Cassino. Solider Lance corporal FS Simons (now deceased) 7th Lancers Amoured division detailed to … lost from the freezing cold and the thin icy driving rain. Then the tap on the shoulder, not the Red Cross but your mate …

Inclusive Heritage: Pathways to heritage careers

Project trainee Adebimpe Ademosu
Project trainee Adebimpe Ademosu

Blogiau

… offers a huge range of opportunities to develop new skills and experiences – from event management and communications to … on how to celebrate, protect and enhance that heritage. Then visit other similar projects to learn more about how … information that I can pass to people of my community now and in the future. Also I wanted to have opportunities …

Changing lives: nursing duo hits history big time

Anne Wall and Eileen Brereton in costume as First World War Red Cross nurses

Straeon

… experts on First World War Red Cross Hospitals. Anne Wall and Eileen Brereton hadn’t planned to become celebrated historians but now, as published authors and with more than 50 public … the Hall’s centenary. The idea piqued their interest and then they heard about the HLF-supported investigation which …

New joy for Joyden’s Wood, thanks to HLF

Newyddion

… to HLF 07/07/2010 Joyden’s Wood, on the borders of Bexley and Dartford, is owned and managed by the Woodland Trust … for families and a healthy walking group is planned. Then, in late summer 2011, a weekend celebration will include … restore and create native woodland areas across the UK. It now owns and manages 1,266 sites, covering more than 54,000 …