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Portsmouth’s heritage makes us happier Mary Rose Museum and HMS Victory 17/03/2015 In a new poll conducted by specialist research company BritainThinks, 81% of people in Portsmouth feel pride in where they live because of the city’s heritage – and say it …

‘20 years in 12 places’ – New research reveals UK’s heritage helps make us happier School children exploring the heritage of the Painted Hall in Greenwich 17/03/2015 To coincide with 20 years of investment into the UK’s heritage amounting to over …

New research reveals Manchester’s heritage helps make us happier Heaton Park, one of the projects in Manchester featured in the 20 Years 12 Places research 17/03/2015 To coincide with 20 years of National Lottery investment into the UK’s heritage, …

Research reveals Glasgow people think their city’s heritage makes it a better place to live Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 17/03/2015 In the results of a major UK-wide study unveiled today, the people of Glasgow have shown themselves to be proud and …

Exeter’s heritage makes us happy 17/03/2015 Local heritage and historical sites make Exeter a better place to live, say an overwhelming majority of residents in a new study. Museums, libraries and famous buildings are all important to local people, are a …

South East London's heritage makes us happier View of the Horniman Museum 17/03/2015 Local heritage and historical sites make South East London a better place to live, say an overwhelming majority of residents in a new study. Museums, parks, monuments and …

Netball centre court as project scores Lottery investment Kent v Essex County Final 1977 in Morden 13/03/2015 Thanks to International Women’s Day, women have been the focus of events and celebration across the globe. Now an innovative new project will …

Prime Minister appoints new Chair to the Board of the National Heritage Memorial Fund 12/03/2015 Culture Secretary Sajid Javid has today announced the appointment by the Prime Minister of Sir Peter Luff as the new Chair of the Board that runs both the …

Local regiment completes oral history project A moment’s relaxation in Brunssum, Holland, 1944 12/03/2015 Run from the Association’s Headquarters in York and led by volunteers, the project developed an audio archive of the experiences of serving and …

Young people explore the lesser known life and legacy of Edith Cavell Nurse Edith Cavell Imperial War Museums 11/03/2015 Now a Norwich-based young people’s project, designed and led by a team of undergraduates from the University of East Anglia, will …