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A group of people standing in front of Wordsworth Museum. One of them is holding a sign that reads 'Lyrical Ballads 21'

Invisible Manchester group at Wordsworth Grasmere

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Wordsworth rewritten by people who experience homelessness

The Refuge from the Ravens project explored and retold the stories of an 18th-century book of poetry which featured poor people of the time.

26/10/2021

Photograph of two women holding up a flag while standing on a boat.

Ipswich Shefarers

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Shefarers: Platforming untold stories of Suffolk’s women maritime workers

Women of the Seven Seas aims to transform a historic sailing barge into a participatory research hub, where ‘Shefarers’ contribute stories of living and working on the water.

22/03/2023

The tower of St Nicholas with a person on a crane assessing the tower roof

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The restoration of St Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea

Repairs to the building will reduce the church's energy footprint and create a vibrant community hub focused on conservation and wellbeing.

03/03/2020

A photo of an indoor event, with a speaker talking to a seated audience

A Dig Where You Stand event

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Excavating untold stories of people from diverse ethnic communities in South Yorkshire

In the Dig Where You Stand project, artists, archivists, educators and local people will work together to explore hidden histories that stretch back centuries.

08/02/2023

A still from the video showing an animation of wild meadow and pollinating bees.

A still from the animation by Brent school children and Alternative View Studios.

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Making Brent wilder – brought to life by primary school children

Two primary schools in Brent have come together to learn about biodiversity, nature and habitats as part of a project to grow new wildflower meadows.

09/02/2022

A group of black performers in colourful costumes at Stirling Castle

OMOS performers at Stirling Castle. Photo: Washington Gwande

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Black heritage, performance and Shakespeare in Scotland

Inspired by the untold history of Black performance in Scotland, this project celebrates modern black LGBTQ+ performance and widens understanding and engagement with Black Scottish heritage.

16/03/2021

An archive photo of people in the 2funky Records store

An archive photo from the 2Funky Records store

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Culture Hubs: Record Stores, Black Music and the Windrush Generation

2Funky Arts are documenting the role of independent record stores of black origin as cultural hubs, focusing on black, African and Caribbean experiences from the 1950s to the present day.

08/12/2022

Colourful illustration of water works building with celebration fireworks drawn by Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake's illustration of the Engine House building, the new home of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. Credit: Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration.

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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration

Historic waterworks are to become the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration thanks to over £3.75million in funding.

29/11/2022

A large group of people stand on top of Ham Hill summit at sunset

A large group of people at Ham Hill Beacon at sunset. Credit: Ham Hill/ South Somerset District Council.

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Uncovering Ham Hill’s past for its future

The project will preserve the heritage-rich landscape, conserve habitats and improve the visitor experience through interpretation of the fascinating geology.

04/03/2020

People standing in a garden, watching a speaker talk about bumblebees

Bee ID workshop

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Bee Inspired creating a buzz in Walsall

Bee Inspired aims to support bumblebee populations and aid nature's recovery through habitat creation and restoration at the new Bumblebee Conservation Hub.

28/04/2022