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National Museum of Scotland unveils dramatic transformation 28/07/2011 National Museums Scotland has completed a highly ambitious redevelopment returning a listed Victorian building to its original glory, creating spectacular new public spaces and …

Grand garden revival at Grade I registered Wrest Park 03/08/2011 After decades behind virtually closed doors, its treasures overgrown and largely unknown, English Heritage is reviving one of Britain's largest 'secret gardens' - Wrest Park in Bedfordshire. …

Whitehills wish is granted 09/08/2011 Heritage Allotment’s is a year long project focussing on the heritage of allotments and their importance within the North East.   In partnership with Groundwork North East and Gateshead Council, Whitehills Allotment …

Hidden histories will come to light 03/08/2011 One will set a group of Young Heritage Hunters on the trail of forgotten and overlooked history covering various parts of the town and, in the process, spark interest in further investigations in the future. …

Underwater dig comes up trumps 03/08/2011 Records maintained by the monks at Newminster Abbey in Morpeth showed they had built a mill along this stretch of river; last summer masonry blocks were found in the bank, along with some timber remains. Carbon 14 …

How London triumphed over killer cholera 03/08/2011 Documents held by Westminster City Archives and in other London locations will be brought together and made available online for the first time. They will reveal the work of Dr. John Snow and Revd. Henry …

Lottery Boost to Conserve Outstanding Local Landscape 02/08/2011 The first-round pass¹ and development grant of £91,700 was awarded through HLF’s Landscape Partnership (LP) programme² which helps to protect some of the UK’s most outstanding …

Dorset area of outstanding natural beauty wins Heritage Lottery Fund support 01/08/2011 The project will work with landowners, communities and visitors to make it a better place for wildlife, improve access and bring to life the rich history of the area …

Holy Island of Lindisfarne Community Development Trust wins HLF support 01/08/2011 The project aims to protect and enhance the Holy Island of Lindisfarne by reconnecting the community’s relationship with their land and seascapes, heritage and history, …

Lottery cash to revitalise Wandle Valley 01/08/2011 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded £78,000 to a consortium of four boroughs, led by Wandsworth, which will now aim to revitalise the Wandle Valley as a major community asset to people living in …