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The British Museum World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre
The World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre (WCEC) at the British Museum was launched in 2014 to help the museum care for the most fragile parts of its collections.
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The World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre (WCEC) at the British Museum was launched in 2014 to help the museum care for the most fragile parts of its collections.
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Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust led on a project to redevelop and transform the visitor experience at the Historic Dockyard.
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Volunteers developed skills to help them maintain their historic places of worship into the future without relying on professional contractors.
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The Cheshire Gardens Trust led on a project to explore the fascinating history of Caldwell’s Nurseries in Knutsford.
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The Grade II-listed Darlington Civic Theatre has been restored to its former glory as an Edwardian variety theatre.
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Held in 2016, the Capability Brown Festival was created to celebrate 300 years since the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown – the ‘Shakespeare of gardening’.
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This partnership training scheme provided opportunities for people to take on work-based placements across the South West Wildlife Trusts.
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The Cathedral of St Ninian belongs to the Scottish Episcopal Church. Designed by William Butterfield it was the first Cathedral to be built in the UK after the Reformation.
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The Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People created an exhibition aimed at changing attitudes towards people with disabilities in employment.
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By exploring beyond nursing, young people from Bradford have discovered the range of women’s experiences and contributions in the First World War to create an inspiring publication.
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Kingussie Parish Church have restored their historic pipe organ, bringing it back to its original operational condition.
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Perth and Kinross Council oversaw essential conservation works to the home of the largest collection of work by renowned Scottish colourist, John Duncan Fergusson.