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Book repair course 10/07/2012 The day revealed the concept of book compilation, paper ranges, type of book coverings, stitching, pressing and styling techniques, which are suited to many of the unique volumes held in the library. Ruth Muttlebury, …

Four members sought to join our Committee for Yorkshire and the Humber 25/05/2012 HLF is looking to appoint four committee members to join our Committee for Yorkshire and the Humber.  Why join an HLF Committee?  Being a committee member presents an …

Local heritage gems will be revealed 24/07/2012 The two projects will share grants totalling more than £42,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). They will showcase the varied but hidden history of Camberwell and four of the main landmarks in Tooting, …

Heritage Lottery Fund North East Committee welcomes new member aboard! 05/07/2012 The HLF Committee for the North East is made up of leading figures in the heritage sector across the region who are chosen for their wide range of experience and local …

Five historic parks to be restored thanks to £7.9m Lottery funding 29/06/2012 HLF has also separately awarded £3.1m to two parks in Scotland. All these parks can now begin major redevelopment work. Carole Souter, Chief Executive of the Heritage Lottery …

£342,000 for community heritage projects across Northern Ireland 31/05/2012 The announcement comes through HLF’s Young Roots and Your Heritage programmes. Young Roots, a scheme designed for projects led by young people aged 11 to 25, aims to involve them …

Nailing Bromsgrove’s world-beating past 25/06/2012 Thanks to a £100,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the nailer’s cottage will be carefully dismantled and reassembled at the museum’s nearby open air site. The two-up, two-down brick cottage …

Museum celebrates funding successes 16/07/2012 Staff, volunteers and friends will be celebrating the award before embarking on two years of hard work to prepare the collections for display when the Museum re-opens in 2014. West Berkshire Council  has …

£1.43million to Cumbria Military Museum 23/06/2012 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded £1.43million to transform and relocate the Kings Own Royal Border Regiment Museum, it was announced on Friday 22 June. Stuart Eastwood, curator at the museum, …

Rare 17th century Baroque tables saved for the nation 16/07/2012 These cultural treasures had an export bar placed on them and their acquisition ensures that they will remain in the United Kingdom for display in Edinburgh and London. Both tables will be …