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Story of London 31/03/2010 In 2010 Story of London will focus on London’s future. Innovation has been a constant thread in London’s history. London has a past rich in creativity and innovation and has been home to world class thinkers, scientists, …

£31m West London leisure complex opens 21/03/2010 The Hillingdon Sports & Leisure Complex in the London Borough of Hillingdon is a brand new facility for the borough and sits alongside a refurbished Grade II listed open-air pool, which remains the last …

Eco-pond saved in Railway Fields rescue 27/01/2010 Railway Fields, a disused British Rail goods yard, has been used a as a local nature reserve for 20 years. Although just one hectare in size this pocket-sized paradise is one of only three local nature …

Enfield gets the heritage habit 27/01/2010 But there is much more happening locally than at first meets the eye, thanks to support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) which has identified Enfield as one of just a handful of priority boroughs in London*. …

Exhibitions will project moving image maestro’s work 03/03/2010 But a truly unique element of his work will also be marked in the more modest surroundings of his home-town of Kingston upon Thames where a special exhibition, Muybridge Revolutions will be …

Historic glimpse of borough revealed in old plans 21/03/2010 A fascinating treasure trove of Richmond borough’s built – and un-built – environment is to be made available for the first time thanks to a grant of £46,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund …

Havering history projects win double grant support 22/09/2009 Guided walks brochures will be compiled by community groups for Romford, Rainham and Havering-Atte-Bower. This project, organised by Havering Council’s regeneration team, has received £35,300. …

Regimental museum's towering achievement 18/12/2009 A museum charting the history of a regiment linked to the Tower of London for more than 400 years will receive a complete makeover, thanks to confirmation of a £300,000 grant* from the Heritage Lottery …

Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) celebrates opening of new V&A Medieval and Renaissance galleries 01/12/2009 The V&A’s new £30million Medieval & Renaissance Galleries opens on Wednesday 2 December. The 10 galleries, occupying an entire wing of the Museum, …

Bexley memories saved thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund support 20/01/2010 Both will involve working with Bexley Council’s Local Studies and Archives Centre and, in the case of one of the projects, the reminiscences collected will extend beyond borough …