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Ice Age error overshadows spectacular Medieval discovery Carbonised remains of Ice Age Tree 8,000-10,000 BC discovered by volunteers at the Finding Fryston dig 05/08/2015 “It was my fault; we over dug it!” apologised Simon Tomson, Site Director of …

Doncaster shoppers in First World War trenches Archaeologists at the dig site 05/08/2015 For two weeks from Monday 10 August, a live archaeological dig will be uncovering the lost military training ground and barracks of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light …

HMS M.33: an incredible story of survival from Gallipoli Sir Peter Luff 04/08/2015 On 7 August, the only ship to survive from the 1915 Gallipoli campaign, HMS M.33, will open to the public for the first time following a major National Lottery funded …

Historic Teignbridge garden secures £357k funding boost Celebrating the grant with Shaldon Primary School 03/08/2015 Homeyards Botanical Gardens, in Shaldon, has received £317,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and £40,000 from Viridor Credits …

It’s Yorkshire Day, the heritage way! The Yorkshire Dales hide some incredible cave systems 01/08/2015 For the past 40 years the first day of August has seen the spotlight turned on all things Yorkshire for Yorkshire Day. The county certainly has a lot to …

Torbryan rood screen will rise again The damaged Torbryan rood screen 31/07/2015 In a double blessing for the Devon church, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has also awarded a £47,000 grant for a two-year project to tell the history of the building and the …

Grant for Earth Explorers at College Lake Young visitors explore with Claire Garrity, College Lake's environmental education manager Rob Lewis 31/07/2015 College Lake, the wildlife trust’s flagship nature reserve near Tring, is located in an old chalk …

First ever local history tent at Eisteddfod 31/07/2015 In an exciting and highly anticipated first in its 154-year history, this year’s Eisteddfod will see a groundbreaking history tent unveiled. The much loved national festival is renowned for its art, …

Call to action! Trustee sought for National Heritage Memorial Fund and Heritage Lottery Fund Lytham Hall 30/07/2015 We are looking for an individual with a broad appreciation of heritage and a commitment to promoting public understanding and enjoyment of …

Hoxton Hall relaunches as a home of Contemporary Variety The interior of the newly restored Hoxton Hall 28/07/2015 Hoxton Hall’s newly appointed Artistic Director and CEO Karena Johnson today announces her debut season, setting out a vision to turn Hoxton …