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How artists can uncover hidden histories and fill gaps in the archives

Two people of Chinese heritage play a drum in a procession, while people in the background hold placards with photos of Chinese relatives
Ancestral Futures by Eelyn Lee and collaborators, commissioned by Dig Where You Stand. Photo: Anh Do.

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… of archives depends on who’s doing the recording and what they consider worth keeping. Historically, people of … the archival gaps. You can draw out a story and speculate what a person’s life might be like through artistic … there and it takes you on really unexpected journeys. What I discovered was quite a revelation,” she says. It …

Preserving the unique experiences and advice of people from the past

A yellow building on a city street with a writing saying Glasgow Zine Library

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… experiences people have had and the things they’ve made.” What is a zine? It’s a self-made publication created and … Part of Glasgow Zine Library's collection of zines What is the Glasgow Zine Library? It’s home to over 3,500 … not alone. They might not know anyone who’s experiencing what they’re experiencing, but they can read a zine and see …

Uncovering secrets of North Yorkshire family archive

A sample of documents from the Norton Conyers Collection
A sample of documents from the Norton Conyers Collection North Yorkshire County Record Office

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… office was awarded £96,300 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to purchase, catalogue and open up access to the … with stories, pictures and maps that give us clues about what life was like, and how that has shaped who we are … office’s Twitter account, @nyccarchives , for example: What colour is a secret kept in? (Answer below). The records …

Local project to examine heritage from pre-history to the 20th century

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… thanks to £25,000 funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The money will support Gathering and Promoting … Alongside the research programme, the project will share what is uncovered through a series of talks, open nights, … Alongside the research programme, the project will share what is uncovered through a series of talks, open nights, …

Birthplace of Capability Brown awarded National Lottery grant

Kirkharle, the birthplace of Capability Brown
Kirkharle, the birthplace of Capability Brown Alexis Moore

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… thanks to a grant of £20,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Born in the Northumberland hamlet in 1716 and … delighted to support this project and look forward to what promises to be an exciting year.” Inspiration of … famous Central Station, Dobson was at the beginning of what would become an illustrious career when he was …

South East England is next stop for new HLF Chair

Sir Peter Luff, HLF Chair
Sir Peter Luff, HLF Chair

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… our 21st birthday this year and of course continuing to fund a wide range of heritage projects across the UK. To … on Twitter using #LuffHeritage and let us know about what you love about your local heritage. … Starting at … on Twitter using #LuffHeritage and let us know about what you love about your local heritage. … Sir Peter Luff, …

We believe international working is vital for a strong heritage sector

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… to understand better where the sector is currently, and what could improve. We found that nearly half of the … were not. Below we look into these findings in more depth. What do we want to support? Through our open programmes , … can bring us together. The National Lottery Heritage Fund will support the UK heritage sector to build the …

Check your tech maturity with new Digital Culture Compass tool

Three people sitting around a laptop

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… Arts Council England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund have launched the Digital Culture Compass , a free … Head of Digital, The National Lottery Heritage Fund What is the Digital Culture Compass? The Compass is an … ways, including to: develop digital strategy discover what is working well and what needs improvement establish …

Chocks away for First World War in the Air exhibition

Sopwith Pup and Sopwith 1 ½ Strutter on display
Sopwith Pup and Sopwith 1 ½ Strutter on display Trustees of the Royal Air Force Museum

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… by Ralph Appelbaum Associates, the exhibition explores what it was like to be involved in the earliest days of … Air Force.” Blondel Cluff, Chair of the Heritage Lottery Fund London Committee, said: “Thanks to Lottery players, this … by Ralph Appelbaum Associates, the exhibition explores what it was like to be involved in the earliest days of …

Restoring the South Transept of St John’s, Instow

Tour for school children at St John's, Instow
Tour for school children at St John's, Instow

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… for St John’s PCC, said: “We are so delighted to have what was a shabby part of our church, transformed into a … how good is that!" Nerys Watts, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund South West, said: “Sharing Heritage is a wonderful … of opportunities for groups to explore and celebrate what’s important to them in their area.” Further information …

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