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Magnificent Knole ready to reveal its secrets

Knole house

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… The conservation work to Grade I listed Knole house and its world-class collection is now complete thanks to National Lottery funding. … archbishops, a favourite deer-hunting spot for Henry VIII and the inspiration behind Virginia Woolf’s novel Orlando . …

Changing lives: Steven shares his Holocaust story for future generations

Stories

… Nazi forces. Steven’s father joined the Dutch Resistance and one morning in 1943, he waved goodbye before leaving for … in the world around them can do." says Steven, “And now, thanks to National Lottery players, we have access to … quite remarkable. From students who find school boring and then suddenly all want to study history, to the shy child who …

Newcastles Medieval 'Black Gate' brought back to life

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… the City’s 13th century, Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I listed ‘Black Gate’, bringing this currently … with additional defences added during the Civil War, then later as merchant’s residence which, in the 19th … for the project in question and that the full amount has now been secured. Further information For the Heritage …

New life for Castle Drogo

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… major structural problems ever since completion which have now resulted in serious leaks and water penetration throughout the building. If extensive … blocks weighing 680 tonnes will have to be removed and then returned. Some 900 windows containing over 13,000 panes …

Doing digitisation on a budget: a guide to low-cost digital projects

Publications

… provides an overview of low-cost heritage digitisation and shares inspiring examples.  About this guide We hope this … up and digitise your materials. If you have not already, now is a good time to get advice from an expert to make sure … images of particular details from books. These images are then made available in the Folger Reference Image Collection …

Communities come together to celebrate Durga Puja

Durga idols
The Durga idols

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… Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in India - and now, thanks to National Lottery players, communities in south … all-important Durga idols. Local secondary school children and students from Cardiff Metropolitan University have worked …

Pontefract Castle secures Heritage Lottery Fund investment

A painting of Pontefract Castle in its heyday by Alexander Keirinx dating to 1640
A painting of Pontefract Castle in its heyday by Alexander Keirinx dating to 1640

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… Sally Port, Swillington Tower, restored Victorian paths and three viewing platforms, two of which will be fully … request of the townspeople of Pontefract in 1649. Since then, Pontefract Castle has been used as a place for … tennis courts and ornamental rose gardens. The castle is now managed by Wakefield Council on behalf of the Duchy of …

Vital £3.6m Lottery Funding For East England’s Churches

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… All Saints in Buckworth, Cambridgeshire; St Peter and St Paul in Burgh Castle, Norfolk; St Mary the Virgin, … 2010, the scheme was jointly funded by HLF and EH. Since then, HLF had provided the majority of the funding to ensure … at Stage One to help work up proposals. This scheme is now closed to new applications.  Grants for Places of Worship …

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