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£1.3million to training projects across North West 08/06/2010 Heritage projects across the North West received a 1.3million investment to provide heritage skills as part of a nation-wide Skills for the Future programme  launched today by the Heritage …

Summer investment boost to North East parks 05/07/2010 Located in North Tyneside, on the edge of Wallsend town centre, the Wallsend Parks project will focus on three connected sites: Prince Road Arboretum; Richardson Dees Park; and The Hall Grounds. All …

Oldest Roman Coin in Britain Found in Hoard 17/02/2010 A slightly worn 2220 year old silver coin, one of over 5000 discovered at a site near the village of Hallaton, Leicestershire, is about to get its moment in the limelight after museum staff realised …

Penzance Skills for the Future 08/06/2010 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced a massive £17 million investment in heritage-skills through its one-off Skills for the Future programme*. PZ Conservation CIC in Penzance is one of the 54 projects …

Copper Kingdom Amlwch 22/03/2010 Three heritage projects in Wales, who rely heavily on the support and dedication of volunteers have been given a total of £1.2m by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The three projects, the Copper Kingdom Project in Amlwch, …

Bonded Stores Narberth 22/03/2010 Three heritage projects in Wales, who rely heavily on the support and dedication of volunteers have been given a total of £1.2m by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The three projects, the restoration of the Bonded Stores …

Gwent volunteer puts life back on track thanks to HLF 11/10/2010 Dave, one of five people sharing their story in a new magazine, Heritage Matters, published by HLF Wales, is encouraging others to put their time to good use by developing new skills. 42 …

Durham’s limestone landscapes 09/09/2009 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has today given the go ahead to rejuvenate one of the North East’s most spectacular areas of countryside. Durham County Council and Limestone Landscapes Partnerships have been …

Architectural landmark Alton Estate gears up for 50th birthday thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund 18/03/2009 The Alton Estate that overlooks Richmond Park at Roehampton, married together two schools of thought within the British Modern Movement. The …

Monmouth’s newly restored Shire Hall re-opened by Princess Royal 27/09/2010 Shire Hall, a Grade I listed building which dates back to 1724, has had a £4.5 million refurbishment, £3.2 million of which came from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The building will …