London and South

It’s London History Day. Here are six of our favourite heritage stories from the city, all supported by the National Lottery.

The Hornchurch site holds a very special place in the hearts of skaters and BMX riders across the world. Supported by The National Lottery, they have come together to tell their stories, the story of Rom and now the fight to secure its future. A little corner of California Built during a very rainy

The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich reopens on 23 March, thanks to £3.1million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

At a grand manor house in Ealing, 175 years’ worth of paint layers and unsympathetic renovations have been peeled back to reveal the stunning original design of one of the UK’s most influential architects. Soane’s house of art and entertainment Sir John Soane, architect of buildings including the

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has invested more than £20million into Waltham Forest, helping it to become the Mayor of London’s first ever London Borough of Culture.

The airfield that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Britain is now home to a National Lottery funded museum, sharing the stories and voices of those who lived and served there.

The 200-year-old Cleveland Pools in Bath will reopen to the public for the first time in over 30 years.

Artist Mary Watts' life and work were overshadowed by those of her husband, the great Victorian artist GF Watts. A new gallery is devoted just to her...