Here are some of the things we discovered: In the era of fake news, the heritage sector must be a place of trust and expertise In her keynote, Professor of Digital Cultural Heritage, University of Edinburgh, Melissa Terras, said that memory institutions have an important digital role to play in this

The Open Data movement is growing, and more and more government departments, charities and funders are signing up to it. So what do we mean by "Open Data"? It is simply: data that can be freely used, shared and built-on by anyone, anywhere, for any purpose . " Open" can apply to information from any

Recording our oral history is a vital part of documenting, understanding and sharing the heritage of ordinary people. Rob Perks from the Oral History Society offers his expert advice.

At the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we want to support an inclusive heritage sector. To celebrate LGBT History Month, Liz Ellis highlights some of the LGBT+ heritage projects we have been proud to support.

Yng Nghronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol, rydyn ni eisiau cefnogi sector treftadaeth gynhwysol. I ddathlu Mis Hanes LGBT, mae Liz Ellis yn tynnu sylw at rai o brosiectau treftadaeth LGBT+ yr ydym wedi bod yn falch o'u cefnogi.

From the unusual to the humorous, the heartfelt to the heart-wrenching, these examples demonstrate the wealth of stories held in archives around the UK. Hopefully they'll inspire you to get out and explore your own local archive! Egg-dispensing machine on Umberleigh railway station, 1972. Credit:

HLF’s Chair, Sir Peter Luff reflects on the difference National Lottery investment made to the First World War Centenary.

Dr Robert Whan is Keeper of Armagh Robinson Library, the oldest public library in Northern Ireland and an accredited museum. He told us about his love of history.