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The Commonwealth: shared histories Participants in the Empire, Faith and War project on a research visit to the National Army Museum Jeff Gilbert 06/03/2018 When the Empire Windrush docked at London’s Tilbury Docks in June 1948, it brought hopeful workers …

Danny Boyle reveals Armistice event Pages of the Sea 05/10/2018 Film-maker Danny Boyle has announced details of the UK-wide Armistice Day commemoration, marking 100 years since the end of the First World War. Pages of the Sea will see people gather on …

Waltham Forest named London’s first Borough of Culture Waltham Forest's bid team celebrate becoming the first London Borough of Culture 27/02/2018 This morning Waltham Forest was crowned the first ever London Borough of Culture. Waltham Forest will …

Historic ‘at risk’ forest church secures National Lottery grant Damage to St Peter-in-the-Forest 05/10/2018 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a significant grant of £1,370,000 to St Peter-in-the-Forest, Walthamstow's ambitious and creative …

National Lottery funding to save ‘at risk’ Walthamstow church St Peter-in-the-Forest is to be remodelled so it can be used more widely by the local community 05/10/2018 Does this church hold the key to the future survival of other historic places of …

Full steam ahead for Queen Victoria’s station at Knole Bat & Ball Station platform side, as it looks today Sevenoaks Town Council 21/12/2017 The Grade II listed Bat & Ball station building, built in 1862 for Queen Victoria’s visits to Knole House, will be …

Medieval house saved by National Lottery funding starts a new chapter Llwyn Celyn John Miller/Landmark Trust 04/10/2018 A Grade I listed medieval house in Wales’ Black Mountains has been brought back to life thanks to National Lottery players. Llwyn Celyn …

Make it a #FossilFriday with a visit to Lapworth Museum of Geology 23/02/2018 We recently visited the Lapworth Museum of Geology to learn more about its collection and its National Lottery funded redevelopment. From rocks and fossils to volcanoes, …

Shake your tail feathers and celebrate National Nest Box Week! A Willow Tit in the wild Ian Buttler 21/02/2018 If you’re a keen bird watcher and you want to help support the UK’s natural heritage, you could put up your own nest box or volunteer at a …