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Octagonal brick structure with roof with a cross on the cliff tops above Bude in Cornwall.

The Storm Tower at Compass Point.

Projects

Saving Bude’s historic Storm Tower

The Storm Tower at Compass Point had to be moved 100 metres inland due to the impact of climate change and coastal erosion.

13/10/2021

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.

Projects

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

Young people engage in the exhibition and listen to the interviews on a headset

A youth group visits the exhibition on Chinatown's heritage

Projects

Temporary exhibition presenting the history of the Chinese community in Chinatown 1960 to present

The project resulted in an exhibition to explore, celebrate and understand the heritage of the Chinese community in London’s Chinatown from the 1960s.

06/12/2018

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.

Projects

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.

Projects

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

An exhibition case at the Museum of Enfield with objects on display

Objects telling the history of Enfield. Credit: Museum of Enfield.

Projects

Your Museum of Enfield

Looking to the future, the Museum of Enfield is investing in a digital collections database and recruiting volunteers to understand and open up access to local heritage.

09/11/2022

A woman's hands holding a cassette tape. She has bangles on her wrists and is wearing a red cardigan.

For some, cassettes were a way to keep in touch Maryam Wahid

Projects

Uncovering the history of long-distance communication for migrants in Scotland

While many were using audio cassettes to listen to their favourite mixtape, for some South Asians in Scotland they were essential for communicating with their family.

25/10/2022

Museum of Youth image showing a person looking at a record player in a display

Looking at record player display at Museum of Youth Culture. Credit: Museum of Youth Culture.

Projects

Object Lessons: Youth Culture Takes Shape

This project will create a digital archive of some fascinating cultural objects that ‘celebrate a century of teenage life in Britain’.

13/10/2022

Groups of older people sitting eating at tables at the Migration Museum

Elders Day event at the Migration Museum. Credit: Eve Wright

Projects

Connecting Lewisham to its Migration Heritage

This 18-month project explores and shares the history of migration to the UK, in particular the stories of people who settled in Lewisham.

13/10/2022

Obby Oss folk culture costume from Minehead festival. Includes multicolour brightly coloured ribbon and materials.

Obby Oss folk culture costume from Minehead festival. Credit: Centre for Fashion Curation

Projects

Making Mischief: the living heritage of folk costume in Britain

This collaborative project aims to document the colourful, community-based celebrations of Britain's folk heritage and bring it to life at two exhibitions.

07/09/2022

Image of two people in historic nursing outfits depicting Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale, holding a frame to their faces

People dressed as Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale at the Florence Nightingale Museum. Credit: Florence Nightingale Museum.

Projects

From Scutari Hospital to NHS Nightingale: the British Hotel to Seacole Recovery Centres

Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole were pioneers in British military nursing and social care, following their work in the Crimean War in the 1850s. This project by the Florence Nightingale Museum explores their achievements and legacy.

13/07/2022