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Tracing the impact of the Somme on rural communities

Dr Nick Mansfield from the University of Central Lancashire
Dr Nick Mansfield, Senior Research Fellow in History at UCLan

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… why I joined was to get my feet from under the table ... There was four or five to be fed." For many young … and could not be reconstituted in the same way because there were no local reinforcements. On 1 July 1916, 11th … drawing men from villages all over the counties, there was little parallel with what was experienced by the …

Newly renovated Barking Park is officially open

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… miniature railway, skate park and tennis courts are still there for people to enjoy. In February 2008 Barking and … 700,000 visits per year it’s also one of the most popular. There was a need for some new facilities to keep the park up … to see what Barking Park now has to offer. The park is there for residents and their families to enjoy, so I hope to …

Major new disability history initiative wins support

Guild of the Brave Poor Things, Bristol

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… to the first examples of purpose built architecture. There will be opportunities for local people across the … exploring archive material relating to the sites. There will also be a national touring exhibition and website … to the first examples of purpose built architecture. There will be opportunities for local people across the …

New research reveals UK heritage funding in a vulnerable state

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… is relevant to society as a whole. “Our research showed there is an immediate need to look at ways for them to better … in social investment and social impact but overall, there was low take-up of non-grant income. Princes … resources” to measure their outcomes and impacts There was great concern that non-grant income will be hard to …

Meet our committees: Wilbert Smith

Wilbert Smith
Wilbert Smith, Committee Member for the South West

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… joining an HLF committee? It's an exciting place to be! There is an opportunity to make decisions - in a way, we are … In the little village of Crowcombe outside Taunton, there is a 500-year-old Church House. It was a community … joining an HLF committee? It's an exciting place to be! There is an opportunity to make decisions - in a way, we are …

£4million investment in Newcastle-under-Lyme heritage

Silverdale Country Park
Silverdale Country Park The Land Trust

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… since it became a priority area for HLF.[/quote] There are currently more HLF projects taking place in the … to preserve their rich heritage, and as there is more funding available we encourage local groups … since it became a priority area for HLF.[/quote] There are currently more HLF projects taking place in the …

Memories of Whitehaven YMCA will be captured thanks to National Lottery grant

Members of the project team
Members of the project team

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… combining oral history and visual arts techniques. I know there are lots of people out there with some great memories of the YMCA and we would love … combining oral history and visual arts techniques. I know there are lots of people out there with some great memories …

Orkney Library & Archive celebrates support for the Gunnie Moberg Project

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… in addition to a large volume of photojournalistic work. There were also numerous collaborations with significant … includes Moberg’s works, notebooks and other materials. There are photographic negatives and transparencies, … in addition to a large volume of photojournalistic work. There were also numerous collaborations with significant …

Community volunteers and schools to unearth Bredenbury history

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… recording, and excavating techniques. In addition there will be many more opportunities for those wishing to … a celebratory completion event for the wider community. There will be guided tours of the site and open days at a … recording, and excavating techniques. In addition there will be many more opportunities for those wishing to …

HLF website retains high accessibility standards

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… Shaw Trust back in 2011, but the hard work didn’t stop there. With the ever-changing online environment we have been … Shaw Trust back in 2011, but the hard work didn’t stop there. With the ever-changing online environment we have been …