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Celebrating the father of the English garden

The East Lawn at Compton Verney
The East Lawn at Compton Verney Compton Verney

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… in the gardens of his 18th century clients. Today there are 250 sites across England and Wales with connections … in the gardens of his 18th century clients. Today there are 250 sites across England and Wales with connections …

An abundance of merriment is announced at Nottingham Castle

Students looking at Nottingham Castle's archive material
Students looking at Nottingham Castle's archive material Nottingham City Council

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… imaginations to the outlaw Robin Hood and his Merry Men. There are, however, many other wonderful stories that are … imaginations to the outlaw Robin Hood and his Merry Men. There are, however, many other wonderful stories that are …

Goole Town Council wins Lottery support for Regeneration of West Park

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… to its volunteers from a new poly tunnel installation. There will also be an opportunity for volunteers to be … work was undertaken by unemployed men of the town of which there were many due to the Goole Steam Shipping Company … to its volunteers from a new poly tunnel installation. There will also be an opportunity for volunteers to be …

Tate unveils William Stott of Oldham painting

Le Passeur by William Stott of Oldham
William Stott of Oldham's Le Passeur 1881 Tate

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… praised paintings at the Paris Salon. Oldham heritage There are 23 paintings in British public collections by … praised paintings at the Paris Salon. Oldham heritage There are 23 paintings in British public collections by …

New funding for UK Cities of Culture

Outside view of the Hull History Centre
The History Centre in Hull - the host city of the 2017 City of Culture

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… Ros Kerslake, HLF Chief Executive, said: “This list shows there is clearly a great deal of enthusiasm among the UK’s … Ros Kerslake, HLF Chief Executive, said: “This list shows there is clearly a great deal of enthusiasm among the UK’s …

Changing lives: theatre archive directs Matthew to a new career

Matthew with a play script in the Peter Brook archive

Stories

… lovingly put together of his famous son’s press cuttings. There were also dozens of theatre programmes: “He would write … director notoriously fell out with Laurence Olivier and there were a few “stern letters between these two”. “It is … lovingly put together of his famous son’s press cuttings. There were also dozens of theatre programmes: “He would write …

Great news for Peterborough Cathedral

The Very Reverend Charles Taylor, Dean of Peterborough Cathedral
The Very Reverend Charles Taylor, Dean of Peterborough Cathedral

Blogs

… forward to working with them to bring the plans to life. There’s still a great deal to do to refine the detail, but we … forward to working with them to bring the plans to life. There’s still a great deal to do to refine the detail, but we …

Gainsborough’s genius to be celebrated

Announcement of £4.5m of National Lottery players' money to Gainsborough's House, Sudbury
The new centre will tell the story of Gainsborough’s meteoric rise from merchant’s son to high society portraitist Gainsborough's House

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… focusing particularly on the Cornward Wood area.  There will be regular clubs for children – Artsmart – and … groups, prisoners, young offenders and their families.  There will be a community gallery and free visiting … focusing particularly on the Cornward Wood area.  There will be regular clubs for children – Artsmart – and …

What heritage means to me: Jude Woods

A protester talks through a megaphone at a Yorkshire rally
Archival photo of a protester taking part in a Yorkshire rally

Blogs

… are very relevant now, and I think should be told. Is there a piece of LGBT+ heritage or history that particularly … you? YES! It’s hard for me to say one thing, because there are lots. Absolutely loads. I love the story of the … are very relevant now, and I think should be told. Is there a piece of LGBT+ heritage or history that particularly …

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