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Museum invites public to let off steam 13/10/2010 Hands on at Milestones is a project that aims to introduce new audiences to the delights of Hampshire’s Living History Museum and encourage local people to offer their services as volunteers. Run by …

Library restored to its 19th century glory 27/10/2010 At a gathering of all those who have been involved in the project, the Hon David Legh, whose grandfather gave Lyme to the National Trust in 1946, formally opened the library, which is home once again …

Young Londoners spread the word 13/10/2010 The project, ‘What’s in a Word?' has been made possible by a £19,200 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). In the first of two phases twenty three young people have explored Georgian society and how the …

'Postcards from the Park' Southwark winner meets Chris Packham and Mike McCartney 07/09/2010 He met celebrity photographer Mike McCartney and environmentalist Chris Packham. The competition was organised by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big …

Scottish wildlife project scoops Lottery award 06/09/2010 The two-year project was one of three Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) supported projects to win an award.   The winners of this year's awards were announced at a special star-studded celebratory awards …

Bradford Bulls Foundation helps protect Odsal Stadium’s rich history 01/07/2010 The money will see the West Yorkshire Archives Service and Huddersfield University work in partnership with the Bradford Bulls Foundation to deliver a three year heritage …

Summer Lottery boost for Middleton Park 05/07/2010 The park, which covers a huge 630 acres is rich in wildlife, includes ancient woodland dating back to the 1600s and is also known for its mining heritage. Thanks to the grant boost, which totals 66% of …

Summer Lottery boost for Dudley’s Priory Park 05/07/2010 The park, on the north side of Dudley just outside the town centre, was once part of the town’s vast Norman Castle estate and also houses the remains of the 12th century Cluniac Priory of St James …

People’s picture archive of Brighton’s buildings gets grant go-ahead 12/01/2010 QueenSpark Books will create a one-stop online photographic heritage archive, bringing together historic and contemporary images of the city’s architecture with accounts of …

Monkwearmouth Station Museum receives investment 12/07/2010 The project will focus on two key items in the museum’s important collection, a covered carriage truck built in 1939 and a goods break van built in 1915. The covered carriage, the earliest …