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River reopening on course as Heritage Lottery Fund confirms £1.2m cash injection People inspecting the River Roch's medieval bridge Andrew Brookes 26/01/2015 The HLF's £1.2m grant is a huge boost to the scheme, which is a vital part of Rochdale town …

Uncovering Rochdale’s river heritage People inspecting the River Roch's medieval bridge Andrew Brookes 26/01/2015 In the nineties a unique part of Rochdale’s heritage was uncovered – sparking surprise and interest. Now, nearly two decades later, it’s set …

National Holocaust Centre and Museum launches interactive Holocaust survivor testimony Steven Frank records his story in the studio 23/01/2015 As the nation prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, The National Holocaust Centre and Museum is embarking on …

Barking and Dagenham leads the way in celebrating 50 years as a London Borough Aliens town show in Barking and Dagenham 20/01/2015 Barking and Dagenham is the first London Borough to be awarded an HLF grant for a project to mark the 50th anniversary of …

Call to action! Time to celebrate 50 years of London boroughs 20/01/2015 Formed on 1 April 1965 – alongside the name ‘Greater London’ by the London Government Act 1963 – the 12 inner London boroughs and 20 outer London boroughs were formed and now shape …

Reflecting London’s diversity through art Rabbi and Rabbitzin, 1914, by Mark Gertler (1891-1939) 16/01/2015 Art is a powerful medium by which diversity and issues around identity and migration can be expressed. Artists have long reflected the experiences …

Tailored Stories: Lottery grant to uncover history of London’s iconic Savile Row A Savile Row tailor at work 15/01/2015 The iconic home of bespoke menswear has dressed everyone from actors and foreign dignitaries to our own Royal family and its showcase …