East of England

This project is exploring the impact of the First World War on the people of Broadland, from the perspectives of the men who went to war and those who remained at home.

Luton Cultural Services Trust and a youth group purchased and decorated a traditional Romani vardo (wagon) in an original folk art style.

This project helped to restore Peterborough’s Central Park back to its Victorian splendour.

The acquisition of Holmewood Estate, by the local wildlife trust, was a vital part of the creation of the Great Fen, one of the largest and most ambitious habitat restoration projects in Europe.

Binham Priory, one of Norfolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, has been conserved and repaired, with increased access for the public.

Funding to acquire and preserve a 17th-centure Grade II listed cottage in Helpston near Peterborough, where the poet John Clare was born.

Helpston Parochial Church Council used this grant to restore and convert the Grade II listed Botolph’s Barn into a community facility and exhibition space celebrating the 19th century poet John Clare.

The Ware Museum has been extended and refurbished, to allow visitors more space to explore its collections and learn about the history of Ware and the surrounding area.

Primary schools explored the customs and traditional stories of the Fens and shared their learning through art, performance, music, exhibitions and publications.

This project facilitated the acquisition and conservation of the Grade II*-listed Priory House in Dunstable.

The acquisition of Abbots Hall Farm showed a new approach to managing the coastline in the face of climate change and rising sea levels, while also benefiting nature and people.

The wildfowl reserve at Welney was set up in 1969, and is one of two sites managed by Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) that is purely devoted to wild birds.