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#HeritageTreasures - The winners are in! Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank, Simon James 16/02/2017 Simon James’ picture of Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank is the winner of our #HeritageTreasures competition. To mark the launch of the HLF on Instagram and …

Merthyr’s heritage in line for a National Lottery windfall Castell Cyfarthfa 14/02/2017 The Pontmorlais area of Merthyr Tydfil is set to continue with its transformation as a cultural and creative centre, along with two other projects to improve the …

From revolution to regeneration: former industrial powerhouse hits National Lottery jackpot Gastell Cyfarthfa 14/02/2017 Thanks to National Lottery players, one of Wales’ most historic towns is in line for a fantastic £6.6million facelift. Merthyr Tydfil …

Da Vinci Code’s Lincoln Cathedral lands leading role Lincoln Cathedral featured in the 2008 film The Da Vinci Code Lincoln Cathedral 13/02/2017 Lincoln Cathedral enjoyed movie star status as a backdrop in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. Now, thanks to …

A unique insight into the First World War through the eyes of London’s Jewish children A young duck tries to sign up to the war effort 12/02/2017 The London Jewish Culture Centre launched We Were There Too on the eve of the centenary of the first day of …

What does the future hold for public parks? Runners in Heaton Park, Manchester 11/02/2017 As the Communities and Local Government (CLG) select committee inquiry into the future of public parks publishes its report, we’re announcing how National Lottery …

First World War heroes remembered in mid-Wales village St Mary, Llanfair Clydogau 16/02/2017 A Ceredigion parish will soon have its own memorial to remember those from the area who died in the First World War, thanks to the National Lottery. Llanfair …

‘Vulnerable’ Grade II* chapel to receive some TLC and NLC – National Lottery Care Capel Bethania ym Maesteg 10/02/2017 Former community cornerstone Bethania Chapel in Maesteg, Wales, is about to benefit from National Lottery investment worth almost …

Bats and churches set for a harmonious future Churches can offer sanctuaries for bat maternity roosts and hibernation Hugh Clark/Bat Conservation Trust 08/02/2017 A new project bridging the gap between bat conservation and the protection of historic …

Reversing the fortunes of ‘poor’ land given away by King Henry VIII Greensand Country can now look towards bright future Lisa King 07/02/2017 The ‘poor’ history of Greensand Country in Bedfordshire has resulted in rich natural heritage and £1.7million …