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Launching our new Heritage Endowments programme

The American Air Museum at Duxford
The American Air Museum at Duxford

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£31m West London leisure complex opens

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… pool, a state of the art gym and new sports hall - meaning there has never been a better time to get out there and find the sport that's right for you."   The outdoor … The outdoor pool will be in use from May. Notes to editors There is currently only one other Olympic-sized 50m pool in …

The untapped stories of disability and the First World War

Wounded soldiers convalescing outside a First World War hospital
Wounded soldiers convalescing outside a First World War hospital

Blogs

… and how could they support themselves and their families? There are a huge number of stories to be uncovered, both … local and national. For the majority of disabled veterans there was an urgent need to provide independent living – … Haig Housing Trust ) are amongst the best known today but there were hundreds of local 'war charities' whose records …

Gateshead home of women's rights pioneer and social reformer to be restored

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… discover more about the interesting events that went on there. Volunteers, local architecture students and school … with the news of the Heritage Lottery Fund grant. There have always been inspirational people and ideas at … whole community to make a real contribution to its future. There will be lots of opportunities for people to learn …

Pigeon project off to a flying start

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… racing began in earnest. It will look at the time when there were pigeon lofts in many residential streets and … around the country to be released to race back home. Today there are still hundreds of fanciers in Birmingham keeping … one of his birds perform a backflip while in flight. Today there are hundreds of Birmingham Roller clubs around the …

Exploring Manchester’s links to the West African textiles industry

Michelle Ayavoro

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… 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 …

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 …

7 things to do in October

The exterior of the Charleston House
The exterior of the Charleston House

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… UK for afternoon tea. Or if that’s not your cup of tea, there’s also breakfast and an all-day menu. 3. Follow in the … in 1932. 4. Discover the beauty of Wales on foot Surely there’s no better way of embracing the changing seasons than an autumn walk. There are National Lottery-funded parks and landscapes rights …

Cherishing our churchyards as wildlife havens

Harriet Carty, Caring for God’s Acre National Project Manager
Harriet Carty, Caring for God’s Acre National Project Manager

Blogs

… As you may imagine, I get asked this a lot! Actually there are lots of good reasons why: They’ve been here a … as wildlife havens it’s really exciting to think how many there are and how they link with other green spaces and … Burial grounds have a wide range of plants and animals and there are three features that are really outstanding: Yew …

Bangor to become spiritual haven

Front view of Bangor Abbey
Bangor Abbey which will feature on the St Columbanus heritage trail.

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… to inform of the history of the towns’ key sites. There will also be spaces for contemplation provided by local … be of interest to all ages by embracing new technology”. There has been a lot of discussion and debate about … Benedict XVI called him the first European and currently there is a petition for Pope Francis to name St Columbanus a …

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