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… facility. But over the years, it became run down, unsafe and a sad remnant of a golden age. That role as a key feature in the town has now been revived after it was restored to its former glory, … its enthusiastic visitors. Providing a forum for national and local entertainment, exhibitions, conferences and open …

… Kennet and Avon Canal Canal boats on Kennet and Avon canal Heritage Grants Date awarded 24/09/1996 … The project was run by the British Waterways Board, now the Canal and River Trust. It was intended to secure the …

… Given £224000 The Whitworth Art Gallery has catalogued and conserved the Walter Crane archive, creating a digital archive and a children’s website. Walter Crane (1845-1915) was a … held in private collections, ensuring that Crane’s work is now accessible to the wider public. … The Whitworth Art …

… through the opening of a new chocolate attraction in York, and a successful pilot project that used postcards to collect … 1988: working in the confectionery factory entertainment and leisure time transport life in New Earwsick Bridget … people’s lives. We had over 1000 participants and we now plan to set up some permanent reminiscence clubs.”   … …

… of which is palaeontological gem, Kimmeridge Bay. Work is now underway on a new museum that will house the collection … resident, Steve Etches. This small community's enthusiasm and the generosity of the Heritage Fund will give thousands … of the Jurassic Coast as a World Heritage Site and its relevance to life today. General Sir Michael Hobbs, …

… to save one of the world’s last surviving tea clippers and provided generations to come with a new way to engage with the ship and explore her history. The three-masted clipper is one of … into the air, preserving her unique shape. Visitors can now walk underneath the ship and view the innovative design, …

… Location Castle Local Authority Leicester Applicant Arts and Leisure Department Leicester City Council Award Given … third oldest cemetery in the country, have been conserved and better interpreted for new visitors. Leicester's first … each review. Since the project completed, the cemetery is now more accessible and has seen a growth in people who are …

… Location Cathedral Local Authority Newry, Mourne and Down Applicant Down District Council Award Given £842000 … 18th-century buildings of this former County Gaol, which now houses the collections of Down County Museum. Through the … open access for all visitors. Issues with internal and external stairs were addressed, and a lift was fitted to …

… Batscapes - for People and Bats Heritage Grants Date awarded 13/06/2003 Location Kingsmead Local Authority Bath and North East Somerset Applicant Bath and NE Somerset … region’s horseshoe bat population. Local communities are now much more aware of how they can help support bat …