North West

Jodrell Bank telescope

Projects

First Light at Jodrell Bank

Playing an internationally important role in the heritage of astronomy, Jodrell Bank is the single surviving site that shows the whole story of the invention of radio astronomy right through the space age.

A person sitting on a rock looking towards a hill called Blencathra

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Eycott Hill Nature Reserve

A nature reserve was created at Eycott Hill in North Cumbria to preserve the natural environment of the area.

People building a willow tunnel in a field

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Chat Moss Vision

This project aims to restore and raise awareness of an important biodiversity habitat, home to a range of rare species.

People walk across Lightshaw Meadows

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Lightshaw Meadows

Lightshaw Meadows was purchased in order to conserve and protect a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and increase public access to it.

Gates of Deane Road Cemetery
Deane Road Cemetery

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Deane Road Cemetery Restoration

Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation restored Deane Road Cemetery to become a self-sustaining learning resource and site of interest.

Children learning about a pipe organ in a workshop
Children learning about a pipe organ in a workshop

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Lancaster Priory organ replacement

Lancaster Priory acquired a historic organ and held a series of public activities.

Young people using the internet to research the Somme
Young people exploring the stories of the Somme

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Reflections On The Somme

Reflections On The Somme, developed and led by young people, will explore perspectives of soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Somme.

Souvenir booklet about the work of the Hyde Group of the No-Conscription Fellowship, c.1919.
Souvenir booklet about the work of the Hyde Group of the No-Conscription Fellowship, c.1919.

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Invisible histories from the First World War

Exploring the history of people who objected to fighting in the First World War and telling their stories through an exhibition and educational resources.