East of England

The stories of four Bedford women were celebrated with workshops and an exhibition.

Badwell Ash Parochial Church led this project to restore the historic turret clock at St Mary’s Church.

Local people investigated how the conflict in Europe affected the community of Basildon in 1916.

The Green Light Trust improved individuals’ wellbeing using a programme of traditional woodland skills.

Norwich is home to the largest collection of medieval churches in Northern Europe. This project shared their stories with new audiences through a three day, city-wide event.

The project offers people experiencing mental health problems, particularly depression and anxiety, the opportunity to connect creatively with heritage.

People with brain injuries explored the experiences of similar people in the past in this innovative heritage project.

Three hundred school children across East Anglia became Vikings for three days when they learnt about life during Viking times.

St Mark’s Church in Norwich has a War Memorial Chapel, dedicated in 1920. The Project restored the reredos and cleaned the War Memorial

Communities across Hertfordshire explored their county’s experience of the First World War, engaging the public by creating an exhibition and website.

The Norris Museum, home to a treasured collection of artefacts relating to the history of Huntingdonshire, has been restored.

Diss Town Council led on a project to regenerate the town’s Heritage Triangle, with the historic Corn Hall at its centre.