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The Ross Tiger docked outside the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre. Photo: Ellen Hunter.

Projects

Celebrating the rich heritage of North East Lincolnshire through community-led projects

A new programme will work with local organisations to share stories that celebrate the past and help shape the future.

10/06/2024

Staff outside The Story, a new history centre in Durham.

Staff outside The Story. Photo: Durham County Council.

Projects

A new home for County Durham’s historic collections

Mount Oswald, a Grade II Listed manor house, has been transformed into The Story, a new visitor attraction celebrating the heritage of County Durham.

28/11/2019

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 black and white image of children playing in an industrial area.

A photograph from the AmberSide Collection. Photo: Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen.

Projects

Transforming Amber: Building a Resilient Future

This project will safeguard an industrial heritage archive by developing new ways for the Amber Film & Photography Collective to become financially sustainable.

25/04/2024

A group of people with handmade props and decorations

Act for Action CIC, recipients of a community heritage grant from One Knowsley. Photo: Act for Action CIC.

Projects

Supporting people in Knowsley to explore their heritage

The Knowsley Golden Thread project will champion inclusivity and enable groups, organisations and local communities to drive their involvement in heritage.

22/01/2024

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

Young children are sat on colourful seating inside the museum, while others are stood on the stairs in the background

Families exploring the new museum. Photo: Hufton and Crow.

Projects

It's showtime: Blackpool's first museum celebrates the town’s rich entertainment heritage

The brand-new museum Showtown leads the way in the cultural regeneration of the UK’s first mass seaside resort.

20/03/2018

Two people preparing for a party. One person is having a temporary transfer applied to their face.

Two people preparing for a party hosted by Homotopia. Photo: Mike Parry.

Projects

The Power of Holly Johnson

This project aims to explore the rich history and lasting influence of Holly Johnson and the LGBTQ+ community on the cultural fabric of Liverpool.

04/05/2023

An aerial view of Albert Avenue outdoor swimming pool in Hull

Albert Avenue outdoor swimming pool in Hull. Photo: Esteem.

Projects

A lido revolution: championing outdoor swimming

The Pooling Resources project, led by Future Lidos, has developed and delivered a digital toolkit to support the revival of lidos across the UK.

05/12/2022

The interior of the Great Hall at Rochdale Town Hall, with decorative ceiling panels and gold angel statues held by wooden beams.

The Great Hall, Rochdale Town Hall. Photo: JMA Photography.

Projects

Rochdale Town Hall restored to its former glory

This project has improved the condition of one of the UK’s finest examples of Victorian Gothic architecture, and opened up spaces to the public for the first time.

24/04/2018