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SS Nomadic restored as a major maritime tourism attraction

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SS Nomadic restored as a major maritime tourism attraction 31/05/2013 Over the last seven years the SS Nomadic has undergone a substantial £7m restoration programme which has seen the vessel which transported first and second class passengers to the …

Torbay Lass gets the green light

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Torbay Lass gets the green light 25/09/2013 Fears that 1923-built Torbay Lass might never head out to sea again have been allayed thanks to the efforts of a Torbay-based campaign group and crucial funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The group, …

Bruced up in time for Bannockburn’s 700th anniversary

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Bruced up in time for Bannockburn’s 700th anniversary 16/09/2013 The iconic 1960s Pilkington Jackson equestrian statue of King Robert the Bruce, originally unveiled by Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of the 650th anniversary of the battle of …

Turner’s house gets green light for restoration

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Turner’s house gets green light for restoration 27/08/2013 Completed in 1813, this pretty Regency villa was designed by Turner as a country residence for himself and his elderly father. Grade II* listed Sandycombe Lodge is largely unspoilt apart from some …

Much-loved parks across UK to be restored

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Much-loved parks across UK to be restored 02/07/2013 Eleven parks in England are celebrating today thanks to joint investment of £23m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund, including Alexandra Road Park in London, Lightwoods Park near …

Great news for Radcliffe’s medieval quarter

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Great news for Radcliffe’s medieval quarter 19/08/2013 Match funding will come from volunteer time, other funding grants and Bury Council.  The project which will get underway in late summer or early autumn 2013 will enable investigation of the site …