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National Lottery grant boost for last surviving railway roundhouse Locomotives outside the Barrow Hill Roundhouse Peter Zabek 17/03/2016 The money will be used to repair and refurbish Barrow Hill Roundhouse in Derbyshire, transforming it into a …

Opening day for transformed American Air Museum at IWM Duxford American Air Museum at IWM Duxford IWM Duxford 17/03/2016 Imperial War Museum (IWM) Duxford’s transformed American Air Museum, containing the best collection of American aircraft on display …

The Philip Astley story – exploring circus heritage in Newcastle-under-Lyme Philip Astley subway art 12/03/2016 2018 marks the 250th anniversary of the invention of the modern circus ring by Philip Astley, born in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1742. In 1768, …

Newcastle groups celebrate £180,000 National Lottery jackpot Philip Astley subway art 12/03/2016 2018 marks the 250th anniversary of the invention of the modern circus ring by Philip Astley, born in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1742. In 1768, Astley performed …

Sacrewell Mill nominated for two regional awards Sacrewell Mill after the restoration 11/03/2016 Sacrewell Mill reopened in July 2015 after a 12-month project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the William Scott Abbott Trust, which owns …

A new future for Cromford Mills Cromford Mills 10/03/2016 In 1777, Richard Arkwright constructed the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in Cromford - changing manufacturing forever. Renowned as one of the world's first factories, Arkwright's …

Making a difference to the heritage of Northern Ireland View to Knockninny, Lough Erne Giles Knight 08/03/2016 The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is launching a campaign to recruit a trustee for Northern Ireland who will Chair the …

Opportunity to join HLF Yorkshire and the Humber committee Schoolchildren take part in field work at Tinsley Manor with MP Clive Betts 04/03/2016 The search is on for a champion to help protect, enhance and share their local heritage and decide where to …

Historic hotel is the first Heritage Enterprise venue to be open for business The ballroom at the Northern Counties building 04/03/2016 Derry/Londonderry’s historic Northern Counties building will reopen today as The Bishop’s Gate Hotel following a …