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Changing lives: Antoinette and Wayne really dig their new-found interest

Volunteers Wayne and Antoinette by an information board

Straeon

… Changing lives: Antoinette and Wayne really dig their new-found interest 15/02/2017 … despite Wayne being an avid fan of TV’s Time Team. But then they joined in with other local people exploring the … of two media studies teachers.”  A DVD of the project has now been produced and will be shown soon alongside a talk at …

Seven great things to see and do this month

The Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts

Newyddion

… Seven great things to see and do this month The Royal Academy of Arts 11/05/2018 It’s … being plundered by Henry VIII during the Reformation. It then became home to the Tate family, who gave evidence … as a home for his family and his art collection.  It’s now a gorgeous house packed full of modern and contemporary …

Introducing our online community

Anna Stanford, Online Communities Manager, Heritage Lottery Fund

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… the ‘Our community’ tab at the top of our new website and wondered what this new section is all about. As the … planning, project delivery, and sector issues.  Since then, we’ve learned more about how the online community can … We’re pleased to say that our online community  is now a part of our website, and open for everyone to visit and …

Has your area got heritage potential?

View of 'Norwich
The historic streets of Norwich Peter Everard Smith

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… stroll through the park; or even a spot of bird watching? Then like many of us, you’ve been making the most of your … most physical heritage assets, such as canals, monuments and museums. However, it also looks at how actively residents … new tool. Local communities, businesses and leaders can now use it to explore not only how vibrant the heritage is in …

Changing lives: voyages to a better future for Alan and Gill

A man in a dinghy on the River Clyde

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… Changing lives: voyages to a better future for Alan and Gill 27/09/2016 The English language is awash with … it.” “Working in a team in an encouraging environment, I now have a feeling of self-worth. I feel my life has … from putting pencil to paper to do the original drawing, then taking those and translating them into the lofting – …

Changing lives: Johnson digs deep and reunites with mining colleagues

Man at memorial event

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… Changing lives: Johnson digs deep and reunites with mining colleagues 11/04/2018 Johnson-John … with his former colleagues and celebrate his achievements. Now 79 years old, Johnson arrived in the UK from the … “If you live in the same area with your colleagues, then you’ll go for a pint and talk about the old days and how …

Help mark the Somme Centenary

British troops preparing for the Somme Offensive in 1916
British troops preparing for the Somme Offensive in 1916

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… in 1916 04/11/2015 HLF is helping people remember and understand the deep impact of the Battle of the Somme. As … through HLF’s community grants programme First World War: then and now. £4million is available in 2015/16, as grants of between …

Information and Advice Sessions in South East England

Newyddion

… Information and Advice Sessions in South East England 12/05/2017 The … ,  Our Heritage ,  Young Roots  and  First World War: Then and Now  programmes. Topics covered include: our main funding …

Postal Museum and Mail Rail open to the public

New mail rail carriages
New mail rail carriages

Newyddion

… Postal Museum and Mail Rail open to the public New mail rail carriages … narrow gauge, driverless railway, before closing in 2003. Now, following the National Lottery-funded redevelopment of … Once visitors have taken in the museum, their ticket will then grant them access to a subterranean world that – up …

The Botanic Cottage throws open its (traditionally crafted) doors

The Botanic Cottage in its new location
The Botanic Cottage in its new location

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… school pupils, volunteers with an edible gardening project and even a former resident of the building. Rescued in 2008 … and education work in the Garden. The Georgian cottage, now officially the newest and oldest building at RBGE, … Botanic Cottage blossom.” The building was the idea of the then Regius Keeper and leading figure of the Enlightenment, …