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two visitors are given a tour of a timber framed hall by two older gentlemen wearing long black coats at traditional hats

Two Brethren give visitors a tour of the Lord Leycester. Image: Kevin Fern.

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Warwick’s Lord Leycester: 700 years of history restored

The Grade I listed Lord Leycester has been restored, refurbished and further opened up for visitors to enjoy.

11/06/2019

An auditorium full of people watching Wynne Evan’s Townhall Showdown

Newbridge Memo welcomed BBC Radio Wales to host Wynne Evan’s Townhall Showdown. Credit: Newbridge Memo.

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Newbridge’s arts and heritage hub safeguarded for the community

This historic miners’ institute, with its 1920s Art Deco theatre, ballroom and versatile spaces now hosts a variety of activities that benefit local people.

26/03/2020

A front of a red brick building with many chimneys on top of the fish smokehouse

The front of Peterson's following restoration. Credit: The Peterson's Project.

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Securing a future for iconic buildings at Grimsby Dock

The Peterson’s Project has restored two important buildings of fishing heritage to their former glory following National Lottery support.

22/11/2018

A group of people in hard hats and hi-vis jackets standing under Glasgow Meat Market's historic sheds.

Caroline Clark, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Director for Scotland (centre) with Cllr Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, and representatives of Glasgow Meat Market Regeneration CIC. Credit: Kirsty Anderson

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A thriving community hub is taking shape at Glasgow's Meat Market

Regeneration plans for Glasgow’s former East End Meat Market to become a thriving hub for community, sport and local business have been given a huge boost with the announcement of £2.3million of National Lottery support.

08/09/2021

the exterior of a large stone church on a street

Townsend Street Church in Belfast.

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Ulster Orchestra transforming Townsend Street Church into music and heritage centre

A landmark church, former school and memorial hall in Belfast will be restored and become the Ulster Orchestra’s new permanent home.

07/03/2024

In the foreground to the left is a standing stone long shadows reach out to it from a group of standing stones behind. The sun is setting with orange tinged light filtering through the cluster of stones

Sunset at Calanais Standing Stones. Photo: Ralph Tonge.

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Biggest investment at Calanais in 5,000 years

17/07/2024

Our support is helping ensure a balance is struck between supporting tourism and protecting this important community heritage.

06/09/2023

exterior view of a large norman castle in the middle of a city

We've supported Norwich Castle's transformation with £13million in funding.

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Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn

Norfolk Museums Service, part of Norfolk County Council, is turning back time to create an immersive and accessible experience of the Norman castle’s history.

19/04/2016

Looking South East over the site, a finger of grass covered land with water either side and a thin causeway visible at the top of the image. Trench J in bottom left; Trench P in centre, and Trench T in distance

The Ness of Brodgar site in Orkney. Photo: Scott Pike.

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Ness of Brodgar: past, present and future

As two decades of archaeological investigation at the ancient Scottish site come to an end, our support will ensure more people than ever can share in its history.

29/05/2024

A drone photograph of the church of St. Margaret's, nestled between houses and lush green fields.

An aerial view of St. Margaret's Church in Braemar. Credit: The St. Margaret's Trust.

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St. Margaret's, Braemar: restoring a hidden Scottish masterpiece

07/05/2025

Historic Churches Scotland is working in partnership with a community trust to save, adapt and regenerate a nationally significant building at the heart of historic Braemar.

11/06/2024