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Dundee, the making of a cultural city

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… a total investment of £31.8million from HLF in the city, there are many more projects, large and small, that have … a total investment of £31.8million from HLF in the city, there are many more projects, large and small, that have …

HLF calls for collaborative action to avert parks crisis

Drew Bennellick
Drew Bennellick speaks to Communities and Local Government Select Committee

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… to support those that manage parks Research shows that there is no one model that is good for all parks; a “blended … of each park Park sector skills are under threat: there are not enough staff, and remaining staff do not have … share knowledge and good practice. Drew highlighted that there are very creative people in the sector who need to be …

National Lottery team are winners with a sunny day

Alan Wright, Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Alan Wright, Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Blogs

… of volunteering at Astley Moss. As March came to a close there was a spell of sunny weather that had us all stripping … on the Chat Moss area every month of the year. [quote]“There is a huge variety of wildlife on this area just a few … appeared basking in the first rays of spring sunshine. There is a huge variety of wildlife on this area just a few …

Making sense of the First World War with 14-18 NOW

Sir Peter Luff, Chair of NHMF and HLF
Sir Peter Luff, Chair of NHMF and HLF

Blogs

… Mesopotamia to the end of 1919. A disease he contracted there killed him in 1963. But despite that profound personal … the Battle of Jutland; and the Battle of the Somme.  There are a number of HLF projects marking these … at media, heritage and community venues from July. And there’s more to come. In 2018 there is the centenary of the …

How we held a Royal visit

Mary Powell, Programme Manager, Lincoln Castle Revealed
Mary Powell, Programme Manager, Lincoln Castle Revealed

Blogs

… a rehearsal I thought! [quote]"[We] really wanted to be there to celebrate this historic moment in Lincoln Castle's … behind Cllr Hill, chivvying if we got behind and being there with the facts and figures if required. First official … all has gone so well. Having so many Lincolnshire people there created the wonderful atmosphere and to me it just felt …

Do you know what a HLF committee member is?

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… give my perspective and to hear everyone else’s view. There are lots of reasons to apply to be a Committee Member for HLF. There’s the opportunity to meet many different people and to … give my perspective and to hear everyone else’s view. There are lots of reasons to apply to be a Committee Member …

Past and Present in Ecclesfield Civil Parish

Thorncliffe Blast Furnaces - 1909
Thorncliffe Blast Furnaces - 1909

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… risk of neglect and material damage. It is estimated that there are more than 4,000 photographs and images, as well as … material available for digitisation. In addition, there are other significant collections relating to the … High Green and Grenoside townships. Within the parish there are approximately 40,000 residents with over 14,000 …

Exploring Manchester’s links to the West African textiles industry

Michelle Ayavoro

Blogs

… HLF and the application process, were absolutely amazing. There were six sessions delivered at different heritage … for a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry, and there was one person in the group who was particularly … facts. For example - did you know that since 1900 there have been 45 different textile companies based in …

Celebrating Yorkshire's autumn scenes

Shibden Park, Halifax
Autumn scene at Shibden Park, Halifax

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… Yorkshire autumnal scenes. With autumn settling in there is plenty to see and celebrate in our natural … Do you know of a great specimen in your local park? Is there a huge American Redwood nestled round the corner or … the nature on your doorstep? … With autumn settling in there is plenty to see and celebrate in our natural …

Revealing the heritage of Belfast's Clifton Street Cemetery

Historic gravestones at Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast
Historic gravestones at Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast

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… will learn about the heritage of the site and those buried there in order to achieve Blue Badge tour guide status. An … for the people of Belfast and further afield to enjoy. There is so much history contained in this place that it is … will learn about the heritage of the site and those buried there in order to achieve Blue Badge tour guide status. An …

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