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Ruthin’s bells will ring out again

Large bell on harness
Bell being removed for restoration

Stories

… good reason to know the time. Peter Furniss, bellringer and member of the project’s Bell Restoration Committee, … closed, otherwise they could be arrested.”   “Traditions and customs like these form a key part of local people’s … historic parallel of the curfew bell being brought back now hasn’t escaped Peter: “Thanks to its electronic …

National Lottery cash revives run-down UK parks

Loteri Genedlaethol yn rhoi bywyd newydd i barciau ledled y DU
Y pyllau ym Mharc Maenor Linford Fawr, Milton Keynes

News

… Seven historic parks are to be restored, rejuvenated and reimagined for future generations to enjoy, following … 40 acres, alongside an elegant Victorian seaside gardens. Now, thanks to this money raised through the sale of National … on the land up until 1928, when it was purchased by the then local authority, Hendon Rural District Council, to …

Collaborate, don’t compete, to support innovation and drive change

Two women working on a path at a wildlife reserve
Volunteers at Barnyards Marsh Wildlife Reserve. Credit: Alan Anderson, Scottish Wildlife Trust

Blogs

… Collaborate, don’t compete, to support innovation and drive change Future Heritage Volunteers at Barnyards … transformation is not all about technological innovation, and that bringing people together to learn from each other is … in many other sectors as well. We live in a digital world now – we need to understand it and how to work with it. Our …

Helping to save the character of Haverfordwest

News

… programme focuses on the Haverfordwest Conservation Area and aims to revive and enhance the character of the local area and bring … conservation projects. The first phase of the project has now been completed, with project partner Pembrokeshire …

Take-off for wartime aviation project

News

… lead a three year programme of archaeology, oral history and museum development which will keep alive the momentous … Second World War. Nearly 70 airfields, with between 3,000 and 4,000 people living on each, were built from … airfields across the East of England and their story will now be told, giving people of all ages a fantastic …

Changing lives: Angela's root to recovery

Woman crouching in grounds of a castle

Stories

… to an HLF-supported project at Cyfarthfa Castle. Born and bred in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent and having worked for 34 years in the same factory making … have discovered my hidden talent or business know-how.  “Now, I spend my days working in and enjoying my customers’ …

The Poppy story goes on the road

Bud, a touring exhibition, travels across Scotland
The Poppy story goes on the road

News

… Fields’, the poppy is the nation’s symbol of Remembrance. And its heritage is now being explored when Bud, a touring exhibition, travels across Scotland visiting schools and diverse groups, including rurally-remote and multi-faith …

Joint winners announced for Sustainable Project of the Year 2024

The Museums and Heritage awards ceremony room

News

… of the Year 2024 15/05/2024 The Scottish Crannog Centre and Manchester Museum and Museum Development England's North team were crowned … and adapted by the sector for low cost, and there are now more than 1,000 certified Carbon Literate Museum learners …

Charities: apply now for The Big Give match funding campaign

The Big Give week begins on #GivingTuesday

News

… Charities: apply now for The Big Give match funding campaign 01/07/2019 This … Our investment is part of our commitment to build capacity and resilience in the heritage sector by helping organisations develop current, and grow new, income streams. 94% of charities who took part …

Glasgow’s Burrell Collection reopens after six-year, £68.25million refurbishment

Two women looking at small sculptures. One of the women is pointing at a sculpture.

Videos

… from the Heritage Fund – has made the museum greener and increased gallery space by 35%. Visitors returning to The … has everything that National Lottery players could savour and enjoy. Eilish McGuinness, Chief Executive of the Heritage … must have been incredible in the 1980s when it opened, but now it looks even better.” Explore more Discover other  …

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