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Conisbrough Castle reopens its doors

Pupils from Morley Place Junior School help celebrate the reopening of the revamped Conisbrough Castle. Photo Kippa Matthews

News

… by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), English Heritage and Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC), the … by Hamelin de Warenne, half brother to King Henry II, and the inspiration for Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe, re-opened … those who live around it. A strong team of volunteers has now been recruited to work throughout a variety of roles that …

Support for Bath Abbey's 21st century transformation

Bath Abbey

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… of capital works, interpretation, collections care and sustainable energy. Development funding of £389,000 has … and implement its interpretation programme which will then unlock the full award of £10 million. The abbey thanked … with the HLF’s support, we are in a very strong position. Now of course the really hard but potentially very exciting …

World’s first iron-hulled boat comes home to the Monkland Canal

The Vulcan, the world’s first iron-hulled boat

News

… Industrial Life in Coatbridge today (Thursday 27 March) and will soon capture the imaginations of visitors as a major … heritage attraction. Named for the Roman god of forge and fire, the design of the 63-foot long vessel was … played in stoking the fires of the industrial revolution. Now, thanks to the support of our partners, it will celebrate …

Four artists on how heritage has inspired them

Sculpture

Stories

… Pumping Station, we spoke to four artists who combine old and new in their work. Luminary by Heinrich & Palmer … already at Crossness about how the building operated and the history of the sewers. We wanted to create something … did the physical courtroom have? The public gallery, now covered over, would have been very noisy during the 19th …

Learn about Wales’s Italian café culture at St Fagans – and enjoy a drink on us!

Giuseppe Rabaiotti a'r peiriant coffi yng Nghaffi Talbot (1950au, Port Talbot)
Giuseppe Rabaiotti a'r peiriant coffi yng Nghaffi Talbot (1950au, Port Talbot)

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… Learn about Wales’s Italian café culture at St Fagans – and enjoy a drink on us! Giuseppe Rabaiotti a'r peiriant … to celebrate the latest addition to their new gallery - and the story it tells about the country’s colourful café … they brought a new eating style to the country. It’s hard now to imagine a time before we could grab a coffee or go out …

Science City: how London revolutionised the world of science

Guests in Science City at the Science Museum

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… revolutionised the world of science 12/09/2019 The stories and instruments of the people who transformed the world’s … had to disembark from the balloon as it was too heavy then, during flight, Sage accidentally trod on and broke the … showcased early next year.  Science City: 1550 to 1800 is now open at the Science Museum. Plan your visit here .  …

New project to explore days off and nights out in Ceredigion

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… New project to explore days off and nights out in Ceredigion 25/02/2013 The two-year Out on … to focus on three main themes: day trips, nights out and holidays. The bilingual project builds on the success of … Forum, who attends Penglais Comprehensive School, added, “Now we can do bigger, do better and do more!” Jennifer …

Grantee Q&A: the importance of collaborating, learning and adapting

Young volunteers at the wheel of a ship out at sea on a sunny day.
Blyth Tall Ship has created inspiring volunteer opportunities in the north east. Photo: Colin McLean Photography.

Stories

… Grantee Q&A: the importance of collaborating, learning and adapting Blyth Tall Ship has created inspiring volunteer … the Highlands to the Midlands to share their reflections and advice on the different stages of their journey with us – … experience things. The project What one thing do you know now that you wish you’d known before you began? Andrew : With …

£4.8million funding boost to revive Folkestone Leas Lift

An aerial view of Leas Lift on the cliff edge with town buildings above
The water balance cliff lift provides step-free access from the Leas to the seafront and Lower Coastal Park. Photo: Chris Gorman.

News

… provides step-free access from the Leas to the seafront and Lower Coastal Park. Photo: Chris Gorman. 06/11/2023 The … will be returned to its original use connecting seafront and town. The Grade II* listed Leas Lift funicular in … was first installed. People tell me the hard work starts now, although it certainly feels like we are well on the road …

Supporting heritage now and in the future

Eilish McGuinness

Blogs

… Supporting heritage now and in the future Future Heritage 28/07/2022 Eilish … how we are responding to the heritage sector’s challenges and invites you to contribute to our ambitious new long-term … Supporting heritage now and in the future Future Heritage 28/07/2022 Eilish …

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