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Twin heritage projects could catapult Lewes to international fame

Newyddion

… an important role in the Battle of Lewes because it was there that Henry III surrendered to Simon de Montfort and … surrounding Barcombe Roman Villa where surveys suggest there are previously unrecorded features. These include a … housing plots, enclosures, and defensive ditches. There are many other unidentified features which the project …

Exhibitions will project moving image maestro’s work

Newyddion

… Muybridge, who was born in the town in 1830 and died there in 1904, bequeathed nearly 3,000 objects to the local … of items that have never before been on public display. There will be a complimentary show at Kingston University’s … and computer-generated imagery as never before, there is certain to be renewed interest in Muybridge. People …

London to celebrate 40 years of punk culture in 2016

Siouxsie and the Banshees at the 100 Club in 1978
Siouxsie and the Banshees at the 100 Club in 1978 Derek Ridgers Courtesy of The Photographers' Gallery, London

Newyddion

… core ideas newly resonant and inspiring.” Reflecting that there is as much interest in punks today as there was in 1976, Punk London has received a £99,000 grant … core ideas newly resonant and inspiring.” Reflecting that there is as much interest in punks today as there was in …

Keeping up with the changes in volunteering

John McMahon, HLF Policy Adviser, Learning and Volunteering
John McMahon, HLF Policy Adviser, Learning and Volunteering

Blogiau

… 95% of the projects that HLF supports involve volunteers. There are around 3,000 HLF-supported projects currently in … such as homelessness and long-term unemployment. There are also strong examples emerging from our Changing … networks In a fast-moving environment, it's great to know there are networks emerging which enable volunteer managers …

Reflections on the First World War Centenary

Professor Sarah Lloyd of the University of Hertfordshire
Professor Sarah Lloyd of the University of Hertfordshire

Blogiau

… the UK engage with history and heritage. Missing stories  There are a lot of stories about the First World War, and … born in the 1920s carry the traces of the conflict? There is a lot of interest in hidden histories and untold … histories are of people who once lived in that place, but there are other sorts of community too, communities shaped by …

A day out with HLF Chief Executive Ros Kerslake in Pennine Lancashire

HLF Chief Executive Ros Kerslake chats to volunteers at Mr Ibbit's 1917 shop in Bacup Natural History Museum
HLF Chief Executive Ros Kerslake chats to volunteers at Mr Ibbit's 1917 shop in Bacup Natural History Museum

Blogiau

… exhibition spaces and reveal its hidden heritage. I was there to attend one of the North West’s regional committee … area? HLF has identified many areas across the UK where there have been fewer applications for National Lottery … exhibition spaces and reveal its hidden heritage. I was there to attend one of the North West’s regional committee …

Hambleton's history for all

Hambleton History Research & Archive Association members in Hambleton's pen fold
HHRAA members in Hambleton's pen fold L to R: Mrs Ingrid Millington, Mrs Brenda Stripe, Celia Barnes and Dean Kellett

Newyddion

… in all aspects of the data collection and storage so there is no need for anyone to worry if they feel they don’t … in March 2015 after a village meeting to establish whether there was sufficient interest in the village to form an … in all aspects of the data collection and storage so there is no need for anyone to worry if they feel they don’t …

Cronfa Trees Call to Action [Lloegr yn unig]

Programme

… Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). There are also example projects against each objective. These … will then have seven weeks to submit the full application. There is no dedicated application form for this fund. We will … Playing Field) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. There is expected to be further guidance, and possibly new …

Celebrate Heritage Treasures day with our 15 fun facts

Portrait of Elizabeth I
In the Armada Portrait, Elizabeth I's pearls are symbols of chastity and the moon

Newyddion

… with nothing to hold on to apart from the top. Old bun There is a 100-year-old bun in the Leominster Museum … in the world was written with a Birmingham pen. Last gas There are nine gas lights in Leeds' Hyde Park Picture House … with nothing to hold on to apart from the top. Old bun There is a 100-year-old bun in the Leominster Museum …

Gwent volunteer puts life back on track thanks to HLF

Newyddion

… centuries ago. It gives you a real sense of connection – there’s nothing quite like it. “At the same time I’ve had the … in their area and use their free time wisely, after all, there’s only so much daytime TV you can watch and crosswords … centuries ago. It gives you a real sense of connection – there’s nothing quite like it. “At the same time I’ve had the …