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… 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 …

… 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.”   … …

… 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 …

… tells the story of life on board the ship in times of war and peace. HMS Caroline, the last survivor of the Battle of Jutland and of the First World War British Grand Fleet, had a … and Thompson Dock. Visitors exploring HMS Caroline can now find out about each of the different periods of its …

… produced a city centre walking trail celebrating the lives and achievements of 25 notable, but uncelebrated, Dundee … of historically important women. They carried out research and identified 25 women who helped shape Dundee since the … for both residents and visitors to the city and is now managed by Dundee City Council. Its inspirational …

… Riverside Museum and Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Heritage Grants Date … in Scotland for the creation of a new Riverside Museum and a second phase of the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. … audience development. The flexible display of the museum now allows for changing displays, in line with visitor …

… Look, touch, listen and smell at the Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums A visitor accompanied by her guide dog uses the … with disabled visitors. People with sensory impairments now have much more engaging and meaningful visits to the …

… volunteers are helping children’s charity Coram digitise and share its historic archive online. Coram, the UK’s oldest … year of its creation. Taking part in a transcribathon   Now fragile and deteriorating, National Lottery funding is helping Coram …