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Collecting the Troubles and Beyond

Collecting the Troubles and Beyond

Projects

… Collecting the Troubles and Beyond Collecting Cultures Date awarded 30/09/2014 … Central Local Authority Belfast Applicant National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland (trading as National … inclusive narrative. The Ulster Museum’s Troubles Gallery now provides a unique environment in which the period and …

Creativity, community and connection: Glasgow’s historic Citizens Theatre reopens

Two people in high vis jackets and hard hats explore the restored auditorium.
Improvements have been made to the theatre's facilities, front of house and behind the scenes. Photo: Eoin Carey.

News

… Creativity, community and connection: Glasgow’s historic Citizens Theatre reopens … have been made to the theatre's facilities, front of house and behind the scenes. Photo: Eoin Carey. After a seven-year … Citz has always been a theatre for the people of Glasgow; now, more than ever, we want everyone to feel welcome here.” …

New Life for Old College!

News

… Gothic seafront building saw thousands of students come and go, before focus shifted in the 1960s when the university … to a newly built campus. Saved by the people a second time Now, funds generated by National Lottery players will see … building reclaim its place at the heart of Aberystwyth and the local community. Aberystwyth University has initially …

Project Pilgrim: A new life for Gloucester Cathedral

An ariel view of the green space on Gloucester Cathedral grounds with people exploring
The new public green space welcomes visitors to Gloucester Cathedral. Credit Gloucester Cathedral.

Projects

… The project installed 150 solar panels on the nave roof and transformed the car park into a public green space. The … is one of the city’s most iconic heritage buildings and a major tourist destination. Worship began on the site in … a lead on the climate emergency and places of worship are now being encouraged to include solar panels and to make them …

Iconic First World War poet remembered at emotional event

News

… reopened following extensive redevelopment today. Poet and soldier Hedd Wyn was killed on the first day of the … most prestigious literary prize – six weeks later for his now famous poem, Yr Arwr (The Hero). The Chair was … those have given their lives in conflict for the UK. Then, using money raised by National Lottery players, HLF …

Projection SEAS - a contemporary response to a historic archive

Students look at historic photographs
Students sort through historic photographs from the SEAS archive.

Projects

… artwork inspired by a historic archive which earned praise and boosted their self-esteem. Project Motorhouse is working … artists, sound engineers, a music producer, photographer and DJ mentored the students who produced a photographic … result of the project, most (of the participants) are now going to take photography as a GCSE because they have …

Mobile Explorer

Projects

… allows people to learn about Coalhouse Fort Park and the area around the former Bata shoe factory in east … The project started with a programme of community events and activities that helped local people of all ages learn … collected informed the three new walking trails that are now available through the Mobile Explorer. The application …

Gorton 100

Line drawing of people

Projects

… of the rushcart festival was revived for the celebrations and a packed-out community finale event was held at the … It was about bringing a community back together, and showing what Gorton has for young people. Rosemary … thing is, Gorton 100 has carried on as Gorton Events. We now have community groups sprouting up, an annual festival, …

What heritage means to me: Anne Lundon

Anne Lundon, Chief Executive of the Florrie, smiles in front of campaign artworks
Anne Lundon, Chief Executive of The Florrie The Florence Institute

Blogs

… word 'heritage'? For me, heritage is our sense of place, and our community and our sense of being: it’s about giving … shut down in the 1980s, and fell into disrepair. But then a local campaign was started to reopen it as a community … music sessions The Florence Institute The Florrie now has an exhibition space The Florence Institute … What's …

Durham Cathedral: Open Treasure - Phase 1, Elvet and Gilesgate

Children around Durham Cathedral treasures

Projects

… Durham Cathedral: Open Treasure - Phase 1, Elvet and Gilesgate Heritage Grants Date awarded 15/11/2011 Location Elvet and Gilesgate Local Authority County Durham Applicant Durham … and previously hidden architecture. New choir vestries are now in use and a new cathedral shop, with a fully accessible …

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