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Sight charity to explore stories of soldiers blinded in First Word War

Casualties from the British 55th Division taken in April 1918

News

09/12/2014

Sight charity to explore stories of soldiers blinded in First Word War Casualties from the British 55th Division taken in April 1918 09/12/2014 Sight Support Derbyshire (formerly Derbyshire Association of the Blind) was established in 1914 and soon became …

Pride and prejudice: stories of love against the odds

Stories

25/10/2019

Pride and prejudice: stories of love against the odds 25/10/2019 The National Lottery-funded Colour of Love project captured the poignant stories of mixed-race couples and their families in 1940s–1970s Nottinghamshire. Here are some of our favourites. …

£6million Trees Call to Action Fund now open

Three people walking along path surrounded by trees

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31/10/2021

£6million Trees Call to Action Fund now open 31/10/2021 The fund – distributed on behalf of Defra – will help green projects in England to create woodlands, develop partnerships and skills and improve people’s access to nature. Page last updated: 11 …

We want to hear from marginalised voices

Blogs

06/09/2019

We want to hear from marginalised voices 06/09/2019 Carli Harper-Penman, Executive Director, Business Innovation and Insight (interim) Our LGBTQ+ season this summer has highlighted how important it is that everyone gets a chance to tell stories of their …

A century of black British history

Blogs

02/10/2019

A century of black British history 02/10/2019 Pawlet Brookes, Serendipity CEO and Artistic Director Pawlet Brookes chooses her favourite songs and stories from the exhibition Archiving the Past: Reflecting the Future. Page last updated: 6 July 2022 …

Connecting communities: from the frontline to the front room

NHS nurses sitting down with Slieve Donard in the background

Nurses on the Mournes walk

News

05/05/2021

Connecting communities: from the frontline to the front room Nurses on the Mournes walk 05/05/2021 For Local and Community History Month, we find out how a Northern Ireland heritage project has brought people together through online talks and wellbeing …

How a medieval church is supporting mental health in Ipswich

Blogs

10/10/2019

How a medieval church is supporting mental health in Ipswich 10/10/2019 Rebecca Herod, Quay Place Deputy Manager and Kristina Brinkley, PR and Digital Marketing Coordinator Grade II* listed St Mary at the Quay reopened in 2016 as heritage and wellbeing …

Covid Recovery Employment and Skills Initiative for Heritage (Northern Ireland)

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Covid Recovery Employment and Skills Initiative for Heritage (Northern Ireland) Department for Communities funding for heritage organisations will create employment opportunities for individuals who wish to enter into, or progress within, the heritage …

Covid Recovery Programme for Heritage Individuals (Northern Ireland)

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Covid Recovery Programme for Heritage Individuals (Northern Ireland) Department for Communities funding will support individuals working in the heritage sector in Northern Ireland as they continue to confront the financial impact of the pandemic. Guidance …

Covid Recovery Programme for Heritage Organisations (Northern Ireland)

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Covid Recovery Programme for Heritage Organisations (Northern Ireland) Department for Communities funding will support heritage organisations in Northern Ireland as they continue to confront the financial impact of the pandemic. Important This programme …

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