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6 London gardens to soothe your soul 08/06/2018 This weekend is London Open Garden Squares Weekend, and there’s no better time to celebrate the great outdoors in the heart of London. “I think gardens and the history around them are really important for …

From Boudicca to Bribery: 10 facts about St Albans’ new Museum + Gallery Some of the best mosaics outside of the Mediterranean are found in St Albans St Albans Museum + Gallery 07/06/2018 The St Albans Museum + Gallery opens this Friday, following a …

Celebrating 150 years of Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Glasgow The Blue Heart Window at Queen's Cross Church 07/06/2018 Charles Rennie Mackintosh was born 150 years ago, and what better way to celebrate than by visiting one of the many places keeping his …

How Northern Ireland's museums have been transformed HLF awarded £4.7m to redevelop the Ulster Museum 07/11/2018 The Museums Association Conference and Exhibition 2018, the biggest event of its kind in Europe, opens in Belfast tomorrow for the first time …

Sounds of British heritage Punk in Liverpool in the 1970s 15/08/2017 To get in the summer festival spirit, we take a look at some of the many ways HLF has supported sound heritage. From marking music eras, to restoring famous venues, and from protecting …

7 things to do in the East Midlands Taking a trip to the 18th century at Derby Museums 13/11/2018 A land of forests and folk tales, castles and commerce, the East Midlands ispacked with exciting National Lottery-funded heritage. Whether you want to visit …

Are endowments the future for UK heritage? 08/06/2018 A new report has revealed that a National Lottery-backed pilot kick-started US-style endowment giving At 2pm each day, visitors to The Bowes Museum gather in the main picture gallery to see the …

Endowment pilot attracts £53million of private donations to UK heritage The Painted Hall at Old Royal Naval College Greenwich Foundation 08/06/2018 UK heritage organisations will be more resilient and less reliant on public funding after attracting …

Remarkable new national art collection captures life along Scotland’s coastline George Wyllie - Paper Boat 01/06/2018 The Scottish Maritime Museum will unveil a remarkable new national art collection featuring works by artists such as FCB Cadell, Ian …