Midlands and East

Taking inspiration from the number five bus route, Sampad documented the heritage of communities living in the culturally-rich suburbs of Birmingham.

The ancient woodland of Frithy Wood was in decline as a natural habitat until the Green Light Trust received a grant to purchase and restore it to its original condition.

This three-year project aims to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of Bretton’s Ancient Woods, and the woodland heritage skills associated with their historical use.

Public interest in the Staffordshire Hoard has been unprecedented. A temporary display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery attracted more than half a million visitors in 12 months.

The transformation of Middleport Pottery saved traditional skills in danger of being lost and is sparking regeneration of the local area.

A neglected medieval parish church was inspired to create a comfortable and welcoming community hub and share their hidden treasures with a new audience.

A conservation and community project for Peterborough Cathedral, the oldest and largest building in the city.

This citizen science project involved local people collecting vital information on upland peat landscapes while learning habitat monitoring skills.

The project will see the conservation and restoration of the Old Magnus Buildings, and its transformation into a new museum.

An HLF grant enabled Kettle’s Yard to create greater public access and improve the care of the collection.

Between 1968 and 2008 Peterborough experienced huge growth, developing from a small historic Fenland town into the modern, culturally diverse commercial centre of today.

Do you know your annelids from your arachnids? This training project aimed to increase the number of people skilled in recording invertebrates across Shropshire.