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Let’s talk about young people and heritage

Sarah Lanchin

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… Let’s talk about young people and heritage 27/08/2019 Sarah Lanchin, Policy Adviser, … of opportunities to apply for funding to connect children and young people to the UK's heritage. This year marks the … and young people to the heritage of the UK. Our outcomes now include a mandatory requirement to involve a wider range …

Refugee stories to be heard in Wales – in their own words

Members of Oasis Cardiff
Members of Oasis Cardiff

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… established as a centre providing support for refugees and asylum seekers. Announcing the award, Jennifer Stewart … Cymru said: “We are delighted that so many stories will now be brought to life through this award which will help … material Launch the exhibition at a local museum and then tour the exhibition around Wales.(Material to then be …

Cathedrals: bringing the UK’s ancient monuments to life

Child using a touch screen in an interactive exhibition

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… visitors’ experiences of cathedrals – inside, outside and online. We have invested around £130million  in … the UK, supporting more than 180  of these breath-taking and renowned places of worship. From the creation of a new … that will allow engaging and inspiring visitor experiences now and for generations to come.  “Lincoln Cathedral truly …

Sheffield craft that built the world

Ken Hawley talking to the Duke of Gloucester. Copyright Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust

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… project, Sheffield Craft That Built The World – Capturing and Sustaining Knowledge For Future Generations centred on … on the processes of manufacture of six areas of cutlery and tool making. Current and new volunteer curators will be … the Hawley Building at the University of Sheffield and is now in a renovated building providing a gallery with …

Lottery boost for Coalhouse Fort’s future

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… a grant of £790,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), and is supported by £110,000 from the Veolia North Thames … The Victorian coastal fort is owned by Thurrock Council and run entirely by volunteers. It is a Scheduled Ancient … of our 19th-century military defence of the Thames, is now part of a wonderful riverside park. This fascinating …

LGBTQ+ heritage: building an inclusive future

Liz Ellis

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… future 12/02/2019 Liz Ellis, Policy Advisor Communities and Diversity At the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we want … every applicant to achieve our inclusion outcome . Peace and activism at Greenham Common The theme of this year’s … people, helping us make the changes we need to make right now. Henry, Making Our Own World participant Let me take this …

Colwyn Bay’s Victoria Pier heads for a renaissance

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… of Colwyn Bay, with the award of a first-round pass and a £594,900 development grant*.  The pier, which is one of … the Victoria era, has been closed to the public since 2008 and is in a critical condition. The pavilion has hosted … a whole. There is huge competition for our grants so CCBC now needs to develop up its plans in order to compete for the …

MPs preview Captain Scott’s ‘Lost’ photographs ahead of public exhibition

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… photographs ahead of public exhibition 04/07/2012 MPs and Peers viewed this remarkable collection, which consists … as seen through Captain Scott’s eyes. The photographs will now make their final journey to the Scott Polar Research … (SPRI) in Cambridge where, after a period of cataloguing and conservation, they will go on public display.  SPRI …

Mapping Scotland's accused witches through Open Data

Map of Scotland showing where people were accused of witchcraft

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… of Edinburgh‘s (UoE) College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS). “The project showed what can be … project that would make this rich dataset more accessible and engaging. Melissa explains: “Our Wikimedian in Residence, … and physical heritage regularly work hand in hand. “And now, given that COVID-19 has restricted access to …

Six projects celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generation

A colourful banner commemorating the landing of the Empire Windrush, saying 'Docked here at Tilbury, June 22nd 1948'
Commemorative banner at Tilbury

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… in the UK, we spotlight some of the projects celebrating and saving the heritage of those who emigrated here. From oral history and archives projects that save the memories and mementos of … it all the more important to save, record and share, for now and the future. Projects to inspire you The Windrush …

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