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The Jane Austen Bicentenary Collections Project

Inside the Jane Austen House Museum

Projects

… Museum Award Given £191600 An exhibition featuring Pride and Prejudice, which Jane Austen penned in north Hampshire, … trained to act as stewards for the exhibition which was then hosted by museums from around the UK much to the delight … Park at Stockport. A further HLF grant of £191,600 will now enable the Jane Austin House Museum to enhance its …

Case study: Penzance Jubilee Pool

People swimming and playing in the Jubilee Pool
Opening of the geothermal pool

Stories

… water from a 410m deep geothermal well – the height of one and a half Eiffel Towers. The warm water is then used to heat the pool’s fresh seawater, that has … successfully meeting sustainability goals. The lido is now in a better condition, making it a better place to visit …

Cromford Mills wins 2017 Europa Nostra award

Sam Wilmot, digital apprentice
Sam Wilmot, digital apprentice

Blogs

… working on the project. Out of 202 applications and 39 countries across Europe, little old Cromford Mills has … at Cromford Mills from its derelict state to what it is now. It would also not have been possible without the … dancing at the opening of Cromford Mills Building 17 then and now … Out of 202 applications and 39 countries …

£20million awarded to six projects that connect people with natural heritage

School children visit the greenhouses at Birmingham Botanic Garden
School children visit the Birmingham Botanical Garden glasshouses. Credit: Irina Mackie.

News

… benefit is that when we explore our local green spaces and get involved in nature projects, we build connections … committee meetings will not only protect the environment and save heritage, but they’ll also provide opportunities for … Gardens, said: “As we approach our bicentenary, we can now ensure that Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the unique …

Terms and conditions of your grant: £10,000 to £250,000

Publications

… Terms and conditions of your grant: £10,000 to £250,000 30/01/2024 … your Project is subject to Public Procurement legislation then you must follow the relevant legislation.   Procedures … agreement To be able to release payment of your Grant, you now need to check and confirm the following statements. 6.1 …

Artificial Intelligence: a digital heritage leadership briefing

Publications

… UK heritage sector. It can help you decide whether to, how and when to use AI. Executive summary AI refers to advanced … heritage organisations are thinking about whether to, how and when to use AI. As with all technology investment, the … to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. The UK heritage sector is composed of …

Celebrating 20 years of Grafton Wood

Sir Peter Luff opens Grafton Wood in 1997 with then Trust Chairman Ron Stanton
Sir Peter Luff opens Grafton Wood in 1997 with then Trust Chairman Ron Stanton Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

News

… Wood Sir Peter Luff opens Grafton Wood in 1997 with then Trust Chairman Ron Stanton Worcestershire Wildlife Trust … grants of £61,350 awarded to Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation by HLF in 1997. … in the wood itself; last year there were hundreds.  “Now 31 species of butterfly have been seen in the woodland …

Growing community connections with natural heritage

A group of Trees for Cities volunteers pose for the camera during a tree-planting session
Volunteers planting trees. Photo: Saoirse Clohessy.

Stories

… in the North of England are celebrating local nature and putting people at the heart of plans to protect and restore it. Through a range of activities, the projects … However, the criss-crossing rivers, bogs and wetlands have now been replaced by a densely populated urban area. Sow the …

#HeritageIsOpen: ten new places to visit this summer 

four children hold up large letters spelling FERN, the name of the diplodocus skeleton on display behind them
Children from the local community reveal the name of Fern the Diplodocus. Photo: Trustees of the Natural History Museum.

News

… with our #HeritageIsOpen campaign, highlighting events and openings at heritage places that have received support … Where will you visit? Natural History Museum Gardens Rest and connect with nature in the heart of London by exploring … Head of Steam Museum site has undergone refurbishment and now houses a new exhibition space, archive and open store. A …

Inclusion good practice guidance

Publications

… Heritage Fund is committed to supporting inclusion, access and participation. We expect the projects we fund to help everyone explore and learn about heritage. By reading this guidance you'll … that is valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. Improving access to heritage will help …

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