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Changing lives: Battle Bus apprentice putting her future into gear

Hannah Steele at the wheel of the B-type Battle Bus

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23/02/2016

Changing lives: Battle Bus apprentice putting her future into gear 23/02/2016 Although historic buses were not ‘her thing’, getting onto an apprenticeship at the London Transport Museum has transformed Hannah Steele’s career prospects. “I had done a …

Peterloo 2019 to mark 200 years since Peterloo Massacre

An image of Manchester Heroes, George Cruikshank, September 1819

An image of the massacre by George Cruikshank, September 1819 People's History Museum

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16/10/2018

Peterloo 2019 to mark 200 years since Peterloo Massacre An image of the massacre by George Cruikshank, September 1819 People's History Museum 16/10/2018 The bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre in Greater Manchester is to be commemorated, thanks to …

Changing lives: volunteering helps teacher rebuild his life after a stroke

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16/02/2016

Changing lives: volunteering helps teacher rebuild his life after a stroke 16/02/2016 Volunteering at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, an HLF-supported project, helped Nicholas Duffy to find his confidence again. Mancunian teacher Nicholas Duffy was left with …

Wooden underworld: behind the scenes with Vindolanda volunteers

Wooden Roman combs now on display at Vindolanda Vindolanda Trust

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29/03/2018

Wooden underworld: behind the scenes with Vindolanda volunteers Wooden Roman combs now on display at Vindolanda Vindolanda Trust 29/03/2018 A collection of wooden Roman artefacts has gone on display at Vindolanda, thanks to National Lottery players and …

Easter excitement in Northamptonshire!

Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens

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30/03/2018

Easter excitement in Northamptonshire! Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens 30/03/2018 If you’re out and about near Northamptonshire this Easter break, two newly renovated heritage attractions are opening their doors for visitors. Delapre Abbey and Kelmarsh Hall are …

Changing lives: love of ospreys leads to new life for GP

Tracy Norris yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Cors Dyfi

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08/02/2016

Changing lives: love of ospreys leads to new life for GP 08/02/2016 A fascination with birds of prey has proved a life changer for 51-year-old Tracy Norris. The Hampshire GP was so enthralled with the ospreys nesting at a Welsh nature reserve that she has …

7 things to do in Scotland

Treat yourself to afternoon tea at Mackintosh at the Willow

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17/10/2018

7 things to do in Scotland Treat yourself to afternoon tea at Mackintosh at the Willow 17/10/2018 From dazzling coastlines to dynamic design, vibrant Scotland is full of things to do and places to visit: many funded by the National Lottery. Here are seven …

What links the Eurythmics, a derelict church and the National Lottery?

Dave Stewart at The Canny Space Churches Conservation Trust

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27/03/2018

What links the Eurythmics, a derelict church and the National Lottery? Dave Stewart at The Canny Space Churches Conservation Trust 27/03/2018 Sunderland’s Grade I listed Holy Trinity Church closed its doors in June 1988 with no clear future. Now Dave …

£1million investment for Northern Ireland’s Great Places

Bangor to benefit from Great Place investment

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27/03/2018

£1million investment for Northern Ireland’s Great Places Bangor to benefit from Great Place investment 27/03/2018 Four special places in Northern Ireland are today celebrating a £1million investment to help shape their future development. They are the …

Changing lives: from Belfast welder to heritage blacksmith

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01/02/2016

Changing lives: from Belfast welder to heritage blacksmith 01/02/2016 Owen Mort started his own business using an ancient craft after support from HLF's Skills for the Future programme. Owen Mort had just completed a tiring all-night shift at the shipyard …

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