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Restoration completed at borough landmark 01/07/2013 Discussions are taking place around a re-dedication ceremony in 2014 and plans are in the pipeline for a host of events for all communities to enjoy at the much-loved site. The Heritage Lottery Fund …

Killhope celebrates major funding announcement 26/06/2013 Killhope: the North of England Lead Mining Museum has been awarded the funding for its Rediscover Killhope project, which will include conservation work and improved visitor facilities. Work will …

Call to Action 27/06/2013 Thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant of almost £300,000, the Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland can now get its 'Call to Action' project underway. The museum, located at Alnwick Castle, tells the story of a North East …

Newark Air Cadets fly into history 10/06/2013 Newark and District Air Cadets were formed during the turmoil of the Second World War and have developed to become a youth group relevant to the 21st century giving the youth of today, the confidence for …

Iranian heritage in the North East 26/06/2013 The project will invite the Iranian community in the North East to learn about, explore, record and document Iranian history and heritage in the region. Participants will be equipped with a range of skills …

Dodworth Miners memorial unveiled 24/06/2013 In September 2012, Dodworth Miners’ Memorial Fund, based in the South Yorkshire village of Dodworth, Barnsley, received a £9,700 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project. The group …

Support announced for historic UK sites 28/05/2013 Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced confirmed funding of £1.9million for an innovative project run by the Woodland Trust to help restore the UK’s endangered ancient woodland and create a …

More than a Mill project secures backing 28/05/2013 Quarry Bank is the most complete survival of a designed industrial revolution community on the fringe of the first industrial city in the world- Manchester. In February this year, the National Trust …

New Mary Rose Museum celebrates national opening with major celebration 31/05/2013 The most comprehensive collection of Tudor artefacts in the world will be showcased – from personal belongings such as wooden eating bowls, leather shoes, musical …

Constable’s Salisbury Cathedral masterpiece saved 23/05/2013 This has been made possible through major grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund (£15.8million), the Art Fund (£1million), a very substantial donation from the Manton Foundation, and Tate …