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Museum will bring bygone Basing House back to life 01/07/2009 The grant will mean Hampshire County Museums and Archives Service, supported by the Friends of Basing House, can create a new, permanent museum in The Lodge, a later building that now stands on …

HLF grant to bring West Yorkshire histories alive 20/07/2009 With a population of 2.2million (Office of National Statistics mid-year 2007), some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the UK and a fascinating heritage, West Yorkshire’s past has much to be …

18th century Royal Chapel Organ in tune with HLF funding 23/07/2013 The organ, at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Finedon, said to be ‘of the highest historical importance,’ is in need urgent attention; recommended by professional restorers and noted …

Support for Strabane’s Heritage 02/06/2010 HLF funding is behind some of Northern Ireland's most iconic projects, such as the development of a new visitor centre and facilities at the Giant’s Causeway, but it may be surprising to learn that the majority …

£9million summer splash for parks 07/07/2009 Four popular parks in London, Bracknell, Bedfordshire and Preston are celebrating today following confirmed grants totalling £9.47million* from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund (BIG). This …

New lease of life for London’s elms 14/10/2010 The Conservation Foundation will look at the role elm trees have played in the capital’s history and provide new trees for future generations. “Many people think all the elms have gone, killed off by Dutch …

£955,800 funding towards the restoration of Woodbridge Tide Mill 11/03/2011 Therese Coffey, MP for Suffolk Coastal welcomed the excellent news of this grant, saying: “It will provide an opportunity for local and national schools to learn about its …

Creating Connections at the Cooper Gallery 16/01/2013 The Cooper Gallery: Creating Connections project seeks to increase the number of visitors by attracting new audiences to the venue and enabling more people to engage with its heritage and fascinating …

HLF pledges £1.3m support for Cumbria's heritage 13/12/2012 Since 1994, HLF has invested over £72million into preserving Cumbria’s rich heritage. From restoring Chances Park, Carlisle to Wordsworth House in Cockermouth, the effect of Lottery money is …

Old St Helen's to be saved thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund 14/07/2011 The project aims to consolidate the fabric of the remaining stonework to ensure long-term stability for the ruins and conserve the churchyard and its contents. Access  for visitors will …