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New funding for Aberystwyth's Old College

Students at Aberyswyth University

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… as a centre for culture, heritage, discovery, learning and enterprise, hoping to attract 190,000 visitors every … Lottery money. The funding will help in its renovation and secure its long-term future. Old College was first … players – is about to embark on a new lease of life. “Now it will come into its own again – but this time, it will …

Grant puts Postal Museum on track

People sort post on the subterranean Mail Rail train

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… confidence in the BPMA’s plans for a new, national museum and paves the way for its success. Approximately 95% funded, BPMA is now focusing on raising the remaining capital necessary to … chart almost 400 years of Britain’s social, communications and design history through the iconic postal service, …

Major boost for much-loved Wharton Park

Battlements in Wharton Park, Durham

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… Wharton Park 08/01/2014 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) have today announced a grant … that will transform Durham City’s historic Wharton Park and result in the creation of a number of jobs and … of the funding plans for the restoration of the park will now be finalised and construction work is expected to begin …

Why open up Durham Cathedral's collections?

Dean of Durham Cathedral
Dean of Durham Cathedral

Blogs

… with St Cuthbert such as his coffin, pectoral cross and portable altar. Not only that, but the cathedral Library … more of its monastic collections of medieval manuscripts and early printed books than anywhere else in the country. A … What is Open Treasure? After years of planning, we are now poised to realise this dream. Called Open Treasure, the …

Refurbished Middleton Park given official opening

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… Council, Wades Charity, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BLF), a new multi-purpose visitor … in the visitor centre is a café which overlooks the lake, and public toilets. Adjacent to the attraction sits a new … which is so important to the wellbeing of the community, now and for generations to come.” Notes to editors Big …

Derelict Stirchley Baths to become hub for the community

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… 27/09/2013 The money will refurbish the historic building and rejuvenate the area creating cultural, sporting and recreational opportunities for local people. The Urban … Walker, Chair of Stirchley Neighbourhood Forum, said: "It now seems very real that the idea of a building in the heart …

Changing lives: from Belfast welder to heritage blacksmith

A blacksmith works at an anvil

Stories

… for the Future programme.  He got a place, left his job and within days realised that this what he was born to do. As … his own furnace in an outbuilding. Even better, now he has everything he needs to make any tools he requires … shows and fairs which clamoured to showcase his craft. And then there are the heritage projects: restoring railings, …

Treftadaeth Conference 2012

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… public as well as those  within the heritage sector and aims to provide delegates with an opportunity to share … to work with experts in the field of heritage protection and to pose questions to Huw Lewis AM Minister for Housing, … robust sector to respond in new ways to the conditions it now faces. The strategic framework for 2013-2018 sets out …

Copper Kingdom - A major new tourist attraction for Anglesey

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… visitor attraction for the area, with locals, walkers and tourists looking to enjoy the breathtaking views of the … coast while discovering more about the area’s history and internationally significant archaeology of Parys … way for visitors to explore the industrial heritage of the now tranquil port of Amlwch.” The new centre is open daily …

How to engage young and diverse audiences with your archives

Shjodi Ison

Blogs

… How to engage young and diverse audiences with your archives 03/09/2024 Shjodi … apprentice, the positive impact of inclusive recruitment and how it has given clarity to her future. Clod Ensemble is … explore and experiment with different lines of work. And now I have been able to hone in on what I enjoy most. I’ve …

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