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Life on the Home Front gets a role of honour 26/02/2013 To mark the centenary of the First World War in 2014, the local community in Stockton are coming together to preserve the memories and heritage of the people who lived through the War. Volunteers …

Lottery grant to uncover Mourne heritage 19/02/2013 The two year community based project from Kilkeel Development Association was awarded a £70,400 grant, which will be used to research the history of life in the Mournes and create a record of the people …

Women's Liberation Movement: Nottingham's unique archive to be saved 18/03/2013 Led by volunteers from the local community, Women's Liberation and After in Nottingham (WOLAN) aims to preserve the archives as a resource for present and future generations. …

The Florence Institute shortlisted for prestigious architecture awards 20/03/2013 The Florence Institute in Liverpool is in the running for two major awards. The newly renovated visitor attraction is shortlisted for a prestigious Royal Institute of …

Dukesfield lead mill project gets green light 20/03/2013 The announcement comes after 18 months of collaborative planning work on the Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers project led by the Friends of the North Pennines charity and the communities of …

Support for the Abbey Experience 18/03/2013 Two new extensions – one within a ruined chapel – will create space for visitors including families and schoolchildren to learn about the abbey’s fascinating history.  An archive of documents, dating back 700 …

Boost for Lynmouth Pavilion 18/03/2013 Together with an additional £50,000 from the local authority and the value of voluntary time given to the project, the total funding will have a value of just under £340,000. Part of this new money will fund two …

Bankfield Museum, Halifax awarded grant to commemorate the First World War 14/03/2013 The project will see the top floor of Bankfield Museum, Halifax, transformed into the 'Great War Gallery', which will explore this global event, highlighting the …

National Museums of Scotland secures ‘Missing Chapter’ fossils 15/03/2013 The specimens have been secured for the nation thanks to a grant announced today by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The collection of almost 250 specimens contains fossilised …

Preston Hall Museum and Grounds relaunch 13/03/2013 Chief Executive of the Arts Council, Alan Davey, presided over the event which saw people of all ages enjoy a specially commissioned 3D film which was projected onto the front of the Hall. The animation, …