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The South Pole to be seen through Captain Scott’s eyes for the first time in a century 16/01/2012 The photographs taken by Captain Scott on his final expedition to the South Pole will be saved for the nation by the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI) in …

History of mental health explored in new heritage project 23/02/2012 The grant has been awarded to mental health charity Shared Voices for the project which will be jointly managed with My Time Community Interest Company. The charity is recruiting service …

SS Robin to re-open doors to public 01/02/2012 Floating majestically above the water on a purpose built pontoon and the only ship to be displayed this way in the world, SS Robin returned home to her London birthplace last summer after a three year …

Banking on a great future for Bank Hall 21/02/2012 The award to the Heritage Trust for the North West (HTNW) will support conservation and restoration works, whilst helping to ensure the future sustainability for this precious historic building by funding …

‘Remembering Lennox Castle’ to launch on 24 February 26/01/2012 The ‘Remembering Lennox Castle’ project launches on Friday 24 February 2012 and focuses on the lives and memories of Lennox Castle Hospital ex-residents. Lennox Castle Hospital on the …

Boost for conservation of Ireland’s oldest species of mussel 02/02/2012 The HLF-awarded Ballinderry Fish Hatchery Limited a first-round pass for their ambitious plans to prevent the extinction of the Freshwater Pearl Mussel, preserving the species for …

Making Waves to protect our seas: HLF backs Wildlife Trusts’ call to action 08/02/2012 The three-year scheme aims to foster a greater sense of responsibility amongst the public for the protection of our seas and has been timed to coincide with government …

We all love to be beside the seaside! 30/01/2012 Local young people are set to uncover the history of the great British seaside thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), it is being announced today. The North Tyneside Voluntary Organisations Development …

Brighton & Hove successfully bids to bring Turner watercolour to the city 27/01/2012 The Royal Pavilion & Museums service – part of Brighton & Hove City Council – successfully bid for the watercolour, The Chain Pier at Brighton, at an auction at …

New education spaces for Exeter Cathedral 01/02/2012 The grant will enable a dedicated education space to be created for the first time and employ specialist education and archives staff. Through the project, a former archive space will be transformed …