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'Astronaut wanted': the story of Helen Sharman's unique spacesuit

Stories

15/07/2019

… on earth. Courtesy: Helen Sharman. Today the spacesuit lives in the Science Museum's Exploring Space gallery. And … can see it’s older. It’s darker," she says. "Something is changing the chemistry - the rubber inside must be stiffening … can see it’s older. It’s darker," she says. "Something is changing the chemistry - the rubber inside must be stiffening …

Remembering the First World War’s greatest playwright, R C Sherriff

News

29/11/2013

… World War changed the face of modern history touching the lives of millions of people and we at the HLF are committed … World War changed the face of modern history touching the lives of millions of people and we at the HLF are committed …

A space in the archives for LGBTQ+ heritage

Blogs

23/02/2021

… moments that happened in specific places.” LGBT+ lives in living memory have tended to be expressed in the … society has tried to silence it. Now that things are changing, there is an explosion of voices, and new and … society has tried to silence it. Now that things are changing, there is an explosion of voices, and new and …

£1million to create new jobs in natural heritage – apply now

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Ben, a New to Nature trainee at The Ecology Centre in Kinghorn, in Scotland. Image by Neil Hanna.

News

12/04/2023

… Chief Executive of The National Lottery Heritage Fund Changing lives and diversifying workforces Research shows that less … to Nature is providing high quality and potentially life-changing experiences for marginalised people struggling to …

A year as Director of England, North: resilience and saving heritage

A head and shoulders image of Helen Featherstone

Helen Featherstone. Photo: Roth Reed.

Blogs

15/02/2024

A year as Director of England, North: resilience and saving heritage Helen Featherstone. Photo: Roth Reed. 15/02/2024 Helen Featherstone, Director of England, North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund Our Director of England, North Helen Featherstone …

Why communities are essential to sharing the stories of Pride

Blogs

05/07/2019

Why communities are essential to sharing the stories of Pride 05/07/2019 Pride festivals and events bring LGBT+ communities and allies together across the UK and internationally. These significant and inclusive events raise the profile of all sorts of …

Uncovering Deaf stories in Northern Ireland

People sit on chairs in a circle watching someone give a presentation. In the foreground a video camera films them.

Video offers an accessible way of preserving Deaf heritage. Credit: British Deaf Association.

Projects

Uncovering Deaf stories in Northern Ireland 22/07/2025 Video offers an accessible way of preserving Deaf heritage. Credit: British Deaf Association. National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000 Date awarded 24/07/2024 Location Duncairn Local …

What heritage means to me: David Anderson

David Anderson, Cyfarwyddwr Cyffredinol Amgueddfa Cymru

Blogs

27/09/2018

… in particular The museum’s vision is “Inspiring People, Changing Lives”. Our ambition is to achieve greater social justice in … in particular The museum’s vision is “Inspiring People, Changing Lives”. Our ambition is to achieve greater social …

From gentry manor to servant quarters: improving the visitor experience at Llancaiach Fawr

News

15/03/2013

From gentry manor to servant quarters: improving the visitor experience at Llancaiach Fawr 15/03/2013 Llancaiach Fawr, which was built in 1550 by the prominent Prichard family, is considered to be one of the most important gentry houses to have survived …

Love Barrow, Love Heritage

Restoring the bells at St James the Great church in Barrow

News

10/06/2014

… Church, these heritage projects have helped uncover the lives and stories of Barrow’s people and places. Barrow is an … Church, these heritage projects have helped uncover the lives and stories of Barrow’s people and places. Barrow is an …

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