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Call to Action 27/06/2013 Thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant of almost £300,000, the Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland can now get its 'Call to Action' project underway. The museum, located at Alnwick Castle, tells the story of a North East …

Newark Air Cadets fly into history 10/06/2013 Newark and District Air Cadets were formed during the turmoil of the Second World War and have developed to become a youth group relevant to the 21st century giving the youth of today, the confidence for …

Iranian heritage in the North East 26/06/2013 The project will invite the Iranian community in the North East to learn about, explore, record and document Iranian history and heritage in the region. Participants will be equipped with a range of skills …

Dodworth Miners memorial unveiled 24/06/2013 In September 2012, Dodworth Miners’ Memorial Fund, based in the South Yorkshire village of Dodworth, Barnsley, received a £9,700 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project. The group …

More than a Mill project secures backing 28/05/2013 Quarry Bank is the most complete survival of a designed industrial revolution community on the fringe of the first industrial city in the world- Manchester. In February this year, the National Trust …

New Mary Rose Museum celebrates national opening with major celebration 31/05/2013 The most comprehensive collection of Tudor artefacts in the world will be showcased – from personal belongings such as wooden eating bowls, leather shoes, musical …

Constable’s Salisbury Cathedral masterpiece saved 23/05/2013 This has been made possible through major grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund (£15.8million), the Art Fund (£1million), a very substantial donation from the Manton Foundation, and Tate …

Support announced for historic UK sites 28/05/2013 Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced confirmed funding of £1.9million for an innovative project run by the Woodland Trust to help restore the UK’s endangered ancient woodland and create a …

No.1 Royal Crescent reopens to the public 21/06/2013 Food writer and broadcaster Mary Berry officially opened the museum, in front of an assembly of people who have contributed to the restoration project. VIP guests included include Tom Wills-Sandford and …

Inside the crystal Grotto 20/06/2013 Lady Lucinda Lambton, crusader for England’s forgotten architectural heritage officially opened the site this week. The writer, photographer and broadcaster placed the last crystal in the Grotto’s outstanding and …