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What do a spacesuit, a sonic screwdriver and a shark have in common? Astronaut Helen Sharman’s Zvezda Sokol space suit The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum 19/06/2018 All three are among 100's of objects telling the story of Northern England’s …

Great things to do this summer: Great Exhibition of the North edition The Sill in Northumberland National Park is offering a virtual reality experience The Sill: Northumberland National Park 19/06/2018 It’s time for the Great Exhibition of the North, …

£1.8billion National Lottery investment in Northern England’s heritage John Priestly changed his life thanks to National Lottery players 19/06/2018 National Lottery players have supported Northern England’s heritage to the tune of nearly £1.8billion since …

Heritage Lottery Fund statement – Hastings Pier 15/06/2018 We have been fully committed to a community-owned Hastings Pier – that is what we originally funded and we have done everything we can to help make it a success.  Sadly Hastings Pier Charity …

Reading Abbey to be revealed at Water Fest this weekend! Reading Abbey walls being conserved using the traditional hot lime mortar technique, which dates back to the medieval period. Chris Forsey 14/06/2018 Reading’s Grade I listed abbey, thought to be …

Sounds of British heritage Punk in Liverpool in the 1970s 15/08/2017 To get in the summer festival spirit, we take a look at some of the many ways HLF has supported sound heritage. From marking music eras, to restoring famous venues, and from protecting …

6 London gardens to soothe your soul 08/06/2018 This weekend is London Open Garden Squares Weekend, and there’s no better time to celebrate the great outdoors in the heart of London. “I think gardens and the history around them are really important for …