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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, …

Aston Martin's century story will be told 13/03/2013 And now the story of the craftsmen and women who built the cars, as well as never-before-seen documents, will be revealed in a unique exhibition, made possible by a £71,000 grant from the Heritage …

Plans for Delapre HLF bid revealed 12/02/2013 Northampton Borough Council will submit the plans to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) as part of a second round bid for around £3.6million that would help preserve Delapre Abbey for future generations. In …

Rainford's Roots 13/02/2013 The project has been designed with the local community in mind. The industrial history of Rainford will be investigated through various means of fieldwork, documentary research, and artefact analysis. The project will endeavour …

The Laboratory at Citadel Hill 27/02/2013 The project will mark the 125 years since the inauguration of the Laboratory of the MBA in Plymouth, and use the opportunity to present past and current scientific work, both at the MBA and at the Sir Alister …

Trees for Life 11/03/2013 The funding will enable volunteers from diverse backgrounds, including older people and those who are unemployed or on low incomes, to help directly in the restoration of Scotland's ancient Caledonian Forest in stunning locations …

Grant for international basketry festival at Dartington 11/03/2013 Led by the team at Basketry and Beyond and volunteers from the local community, the HLF grant will enable Basketry and Beyond to research and record, for others to learn from and enjoy, …

The story of the North East's Lumber Jills’ to be heard for the first time 06/02/2013 Led by local volunteers, the project tells the previously untold story of the great work of women of the Women's Timber Corp. during the Second World War. The 18-month …

Celebrating the journey for Bridlington Priory 12/02/2013 Led by the society, with professional support from National Museums Liverpool, the project will investigate the heritage of Rainford village, focusing on its history as a potting and clay tobacco …