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Exhibition panels along a brick wall featuring photographs and information on the Meanwood Valley's biodiversity.

Meanwood Valley Bioblitz exhibition panels. Photo: Ellen Hunter.

Projects

Documenting the biodiversity of the Meanwood Valley

This project has explored the natural environment and biodiversity of the Meanwood Valley in Leeds by training local wildlife ambassadors to map the local flora and fauna.

16/03/2023

A Georgian stone building with glass roof and large windows. A lawn and stone fountain are in front of the building

Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse. Photo: James Mulkeen.

Projects

A new life for Wentworth Woodhouse’s Grade II* listed Camellia House

This project has restored The Camellia House to its former glory and transformed it into a global tea house.

05/09/2019

A colourful sculpture of an hibiscus flower

Hibiscus Rising sculpture by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA. Photo: Ellen Hunter.

Projects

Hibiscus Rising: celebrating cultural heritage inspired by the legacy of David Oluwale

A community engagement programme will accompany a public artwork, Hibiscus Rising, created by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA to honour David Oluwale.

03/10/2023

A view from the top of the cemetery overlooking grave stones and trees

Viewpoint from Sheffield General Cemetery. Credit: Liam Rimmington.

Projects

Sheffield General Cemetery restored with £3.7million investment

A four-year project has safeguarded Sheffield General Cemetery as a heritage-rich, biodiverse public park.

15/12/2015

Alison Kay, National Railway Museum’s Archives Manager and Ashlynn Welburn, Oral History Project Archivist at Eurostar. Photo: JK Doran

Projects

People, Pride and Progress: recording the histories of LGBTQ+ railway workers

Through the collection of real-life stories, this project aims to spotlight the LGBTQ+ community’s contribution to the railways for the first time.

11/04/2023

The front exterior of Hyde Park Picture House

The newly restored and renovated front of Hyde Park Picture House Credit: Ellen Hunter

Projects

The Picture House Project: revamping an iconic Leeds cinema

The Hyde Park Picture House is one of the UK's oldest and most treasured cinemas – now restored to its former glory, and updated for a new generation of visitors.

26/07/2016

Artwork created by local people on display with a group of people studying them.

LEEDS 2023 community artwork Photo: JMA Photography

Projects

Celebrating the rich heritage of Leeds with a landmark year of culture

In a programme of community projects, local people will come together to showcase what makes Leeds a city to be truly proud of.

16/09/2021

The Scarborough South Cliff gardens on a sunny day, with visitors enjoying an opening event performance

South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough. Photo: Tony Bartholomew

Projects

Scarborough’s 200-year-old gardens returned to their former glory

08/06/2023

The South Cliff Gardens project re-established the Grade II registered gardens, reconnecting coastal communities to their rich heritage.

13/12/2016

A photo of an indoor event, with a speaker talking to a seated audience

A Dig Where You Stand event

Projects

Excavating untold stories of people from diverse ethnic communities in South Yorkshire

In the Dig Where You Stand project, artists, archivists, educators and local people will work together to explore hidden histories that stretch back centuries.

08/02/2023

Colourful handmade poster for the In Plain Sight project. Rainbows, flowers and an eye decorated with LGBTQ+ colours can be seen

Heifer Productions

Projects

In Plain Sight: A Story of Gwen Lally

This Bradford-based project will explore the history and traditions of Gwen Lally – a queer historical figure and the first woman pageant producer in England

19/05/2022