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Fundraising appeal launches to save ‘deerly’ loved painting, The Monarch of the Glen The Monarch of the Glen (1851) by Sir Edwin Landseer National Museums of Scotland 16/02/2017 The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) today launches a public fundraising …

#HeritageTreasures - The winners are in! Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank, Simon James 16/02/2017 Simon James’ picture of Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank is the winner of our #HeritageTreasures competition. To mark the launch of the HLF on Instagram and …

Da Vinci Code’s Lincoln Cathedral lands leading role Lincoln Cathedral featured in the 2008 film The Da Vinci Code Lincoln Cathedral 13/02/2017 Lincoln Cathedral enjoyed movie star status as a backdrop in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. Now, thanks to …

A unique insight into the First World War through the eyes of London’s Jewish children A young duck tries to sign up to the war effort 12/02/2017 The London Jewish Culture Centre launched We Were There Too on the eve of the centenary of the first day of …

What does the future hold for public parks? Runners in Heaton Park, Manchester 11/02/2017 As the Communities and Local Government (CLG) select committee inquiry into the future of public parks publishes its report, we’re announcing how National Lottery …

Bats and churches set for a harmonious future Churches can offer sanctuaries for bat maternity roosts and hibernation Hugh Clark/Bat Conservation Trust 08/02/2017 A new project bridging the gap between bat conservation and the protection of historic …

Reversing the fortunes of ‘poor’ land given away by King Henry VIII Greensand Country can now look towards bright future Lisa King 07/02/2017 The ‘poor’ history of Greensand Country in Bedfordshire has resulted in rich natural heritage and £1.7million …

Fiona bids farewell to Yorkshire and the Humber Fiona (centre) at 'glorious' York Minster 07/02/2017 After more than a dozen years at the helm of HLF Yorkshire and the Humber, Fiona Spiers has a rich mix of projects and places to look back on as she …

What's your story? How to celebrate your community's diverse heritage Textiles and project participants from Manchester’s link to West African textiles through ABC Wax prints. Creative Hands Foundation 06/02/2017 Would you like to deliver a project that …