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'Astronaut wanted': the story of Helen Sharman's unique spacesuit
Helen Sharman was the first Briton in space. But before she could even start her training, she had to have a spacesuit made just for her.
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Our 25-year love affair with public parks
In 2019, we celebrate 25 years of supporting heritage good causes around the country.
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We can stop nature's decline - this is how we're doing it on the Isle of Wight
UNESCO has recognised the Isle of Wight as a Biosphere Reserve. Thanks in big part to The National Lottery, we can prove that nature and people can co-exist.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Walton Bridges, oil on canvas. Courtesy of Sotheby's
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A Turner for the East – Walton Bridges is saved for the nation
Walton Bridges has become the only Turner oil painting to enter public ownership in the East of England, following a successful fundraising campaign led by the Norfolk Museums Service, in partnership with Colchester and Ipswich Museums.
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Four artists on how heritage has inspired them
As the Luminary installation opens at the National Lottery-funded Crossness Pumping Station, we spoke to four artists who combine old and new in their work.
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Jodrell Bank named as new UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jodrell Bank in Cheshire has today been named a new World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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Cushendun Old Church transformed into community hub
After 13 years of campaigning and fundraising by local people, The Old Church Centre has opened in Cushendun, County Antrim.
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South London pub reopens after £4million from National Lottery
The Fellowship And Star in Bellingham, once home to boxer Henry Cooper, set to be heart of community once more.
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Why communities are essential to sharing the stories of Pride
These significant and inclusive events raise the profile of all sorts of LGBT+ lived experiences, celebrate activism and build stronger alliances. They increasingly involve people of all ages, cultures and faiths in publicly sharing differing identities. Alongside Stonewall’s 50th anniversary this
A blog by Rosie Gibson, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Social Media Manager
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Ways to meaningfully involve young people in heritage
We believe involving young people in heritage projects is vital - but it can be tricky. Here are some ideas.
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Communities to help revitalise Ryedale’s rivers, thanks to National Lottery funding
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded nearly £2million to a “fantastic” four-year project set to look after the landscapes of the River Rye.
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Charities: apply now for The Big Give match funding campaign
We are one of the Champions of The Big Give’s Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign, where every £1 we invest will help raise at least £4 for selected charities. The Christmas Challenge takes place from 3 December – #GivingTuesday – until 10 December 2019. Our
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Saving spectacular Brompton Cemetery for community and wildlife
Built in 1840, Brompton is one of London's Magnificent Seven cemeteries. But more recently, it had suffered from neglect and lack of investment, and many of its structures were labelled as 'at risk'. Late last year it re-opened, having been "revived and revitalised", brought back to life and back
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Long read: what saving Piece Hall did for Halifax
In part one of two features, find out how National Lottery funding helped save Halifax's Georgian Piece Hall, but also benefited the town, too.
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Long read: the future of The Piece Hall
Read: Part one: what saving Piece Hall did for Halifax. Cultural cachet There has been a knock-on effect on the cultural cachet of the town too. In 2018, BBC 6 Music named Halifax “the Shoreditch of the North”, citing a burgeoning music and craft beer scene. It has also recently been dubbed
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New app reveals hidden heritage of Portrush
As golf's oldest championship The Open returns to Portrush in County Antrim this month, a new app is set to reveal more about the town's lesser-known heritage.
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Wales' natural heritage boosted by £4million from National Lottery
The grants are part of a £10m cash boost split between eight projects. Protecting iconic landscapes With Wales famous for its rugged landscapes, the rocky island of Ynys Cybi off the western coast of Anglesey, and the imposing Carneddau uplands area of northern Snowdonia, are no exception. Thanks to
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In the fight for equality, understanding our heritage matters
Fifty years after the Stonewall riots, remembering our pasts is a crucial part of championing inclusion today.