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Citizens Theatre Awarded £4.8million National Lottery support

Artist's impression of the West Elevation of the Citizens Theatre
Artist's impression of the West Elevation of the Citizens Theatre

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… upper level which will improve sightlines and capacity. There will be decoration and repairs throughout. The … the courtyard and the close that runs to back of house there will be easy access to the existing main rehearsal room … rehearsal/workshop space, and two learning/events spaces. There will also be the creation of a new 152-seat studio …

Uncovering secrets of North Yorkshire family archive

A sample of documents from the Norton Conyers Collection
A sample of documents from the Norton Conyers Collection North Yorkshire County Record Office

Newyddion

… and their interactions within the national sphere ensures there is plenty here to intrigue and delight anyone wishing … The author visited the house while working as a governess. There she heard a legend of a mad woman in the attic, which … mid-18th century until 1839 when debts forced its sale. There are also papers from estates at Kippax, West Yorkshire, …

Wellies and wellbeing: my first year as Chair of East of England Committee

Helen Wilson, Chair of East of England Committee
Helen Wilson, Chair of East of England Committee

Blogiau

… started a year ago; I knew when I opened the envelope and there was the letter offering me the position as Chair of HLF … slightly daunting as you come to realise just how much there is in the world that you don't know! [quote]"I think … wellbeing is one of the areas we might develop further. There is an impressive body of research now indicating the …

£21m in 21 years for Northern Ireland’s Townscape Heritage

Map showing 21 years of HLF investment in Northern Ireland's towns and cities
HLF has invested £21m in Northern Ireland's towns and cities

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… much better, customers in the shop were full of praise and there was a noticeable change in people’s attitude to living … much better, customers in the shop were full of praise and there was a noticeable change in people’s attitude to living … with four existing businesses and 10 jobs secured. There will also be a programme of activities to involve …

Behind the scenes at Buxton Crescent

Andrew Bingham MP
Andrew Bingham MP

Blogiau

… of the Crescent, and who was once a Best Man at a wedding there I am very proud of the building and its … public access to some of the building's finest interiors. There have been hiccups and difficulties along the way but … St Ann's Hotel (indeed I was once a Best Man at a wedding there) I am very proud of the building and its heritage. …

Diverse community heritage - tell us your story

Photographs from the Oral History of Nigerian Immigrants from the 1940s-1960s project
Pictures from the Afristar Foundations project, which explored the oral history of Nigerian immigrants from the 1940s–1960s

Newyddion

… Black and British season – running through November – there’s plenty of inspiration for groups exploring ideas for … Black and British season – running through November – there’s plenty of inspiration for groups exploring ideas for … book, just pop along with your ideas and meet HLF staff. There will also be a chance to tour the Race Relations …

Support for learning placements on National Nature Reserves

Boardwalk building at Cliburn Moss nature reserve
Boardwalk building at Cliburn Moss nature reserve

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… qualification at the end of their period. In addition, there will be a further 45 training places for existing … which Natural England works with to manage the reserves. There are 224 NNRs in England, 143 of which are managed … and the future of the nature conservation industry. There is a growing gap in the number of people with …

Reading Abbey Quarter passes the first stage

Rediscovering Reading's Abbey ruins
Rediscovering Reading's Abbey ruins

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… Quarter area and a programme of events and activities. There is now a two year window for the council to work up its … which shows the level of public interest in the site. There will be another opportunity to take in the history of … and reopen the Abbey Quarter to Reading’s public. We know there is a great deal of support for the project, both on a …

What heritage means to me: Carmen Talbot

A head and shoulders shot of Carmen Talbot
Carmen Talbot, Project Coordinator at the Rebellious Sounds Archive

Blogiau

… it! What does coordinating a project like this involve? There’s just two people in the project team at the moment … And I've got this huge, fantastic police document where there's photographs of her just shouting in the face of … and Agatha Christie’s work is so well known – when you go there you can see how she was inspired. I’m really in to …

Celebrating Yorkshire's autumn scenes

Shibden Park, Halifax
Autumn scene at Shibden Park, Halifax

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… Yorkshire autumnal scenes. With autumn settling in there is plenty to see and celebrate in our natural … Do you know of a great specimen in your local park? Is there a huge American Redwood nestled round the corner or … the nature on your doorstep? … With autumn settling in there is plenty to see and celebrate in our natural …