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… housing boom because it meant that the original Victorian and Edwardian buildings were left standing to be ripe for … The Gothic Parade’s fabulous 19th-century architecture now stands proudly amidst restored frontages and has led to a new vitality in parts of this once run-down …

… educational charity, housing fossil collections and providing a varied, year-long programme of events.  … while providing information on the region’s geology and history. The project included extending the existing … room and installing an accessible ramp. The centre can now accommodate over 100 school children, or 120 visitors at …

… mining industry Hope Pit main buildings including pit head and winding house Heritage Grants Date awarded 25/11/2003 … for the UK’s coal mining industry. The Hope Pit (and Caphouse Colliery) sites contain a unique group of … around the Hope Pit buildings NCMME’s work on the site now means that Hope Pit will remain a centre of excellence …

… Parochial Church Council used this grant to restore and convert the Grade II listed Botolph’s Barn into a community facility and exhibition space celebrating the 19th century poet John … venue for the local community. The previously unused barn now holds an exhibition about John Clare, who was born and …

… Greenhead Park, Huddersfield The pagoda and lake at Greenhead Park Parks Date awarded 19/06/2007 … Given £3753000 Greenhead Park opened to the public in 1884 and was a perfect place for a family picnic or day out until … ownership. Robert Whittaker from Kirklees Council Now the park is once more loved and used with regular events …

… John Clare Trust Award Given £1539600 Funding to acquire and preserve a 17th-centure Grade II listed cottage in … involved restoring the cottage using traditional methods and materials. Plans included building a new extension, … rural heritage and the natural environment. The site is now open to the public as a heritage and education centre.  … …

… Heritage Grants Date awarded 10/12/1999 Location Marks Tey and Layer Local Authority Colchester Applicant Essex Wildlife … to managing the coastline in the face of climate change and rising sea levels, while also benefiting nature and … complex of estuaries in East Anglia. Essex Wildlife Trust now operate the farm as a wildlife-friendly conservation …