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VE Day: 70 years on Interview with a Second World War veteran 08/05/2015 Seven decades ago, scenes of celebration swept the United Kingdom as the Second World War in Europe was brought to an end. Victory in Europe Day, 8 May 1945, signalled the Allied …

Warm ‘welcome home’ for St Dogmaels evacuees Awyrenwyr Americanaidd Ordnans 111 08/05/2015 8 May 1945 marked not only the beginning of peacetime in Wales but for many it marked the end of a long period of uncertainty, loss and sacrifice. Whilst many …

Election Day 2015 Magna Carta on display at Salisbury Cathedral 07/05/2015 As the nation goes to the polls to elect the UK’s 56th Parliament, we look at how the National Lottery is helping people explore the history and heritage of our political systems, …

Experience Antrim Castle Gardens Antrim Castle Gardens 06/05/2015 With summer fast approaching it’s the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors. There are lots of great green spaces across Northern Ireland and one place definitely worth a visit is Antrim …

Keeping the Local Heritage Bonds Alive Narberth Museum continues to inspire 06/05/2015 Almost three years since it’s re-opening, Narberth Museum is thriving and continues to showcase the local heritage of the West Wales market town. A former nominee of …

Concerts, cricket, a castle and more Mae Parc Bute yn darparu rhywbeth i bawb 05/05/2015 Bute Park provides something for everyone: an urban park with historical and natural interests, leisure facilities – at the very centre of Wales’ capital city. Named …

Walk this May… all over the UK! Walking in the Lake District Charlie Hedley 05/05/2015 Did you know it’s National Walking Month? We’re all being encouraged to get outside, leave other transport behind and walk this May. Those at Living Streets are leading …

Have a happy heritage bank holiday! Young people enjoying Montgomery Canal 01/05/2015 It’s time to put away schoolbags, hang up work clothes and head outside for the first May bank holiday! So here are ten of our favourite things to do in the great …

Museum of the Year 2015 The atrium of the Imperial War Museum, London 29/04/2015 The finalists of this year’s Art Fund Prize for the Museum of the Year have been announced. Now in its 13th year, we take a look at how National Lottery funding has helped …

HLF saving the silver screen Interior of the refurbished Phoenix Cinema 27/04/2015 When the restored ‘birthplace of British cinema’ in London’s Regent Street opens its doors once more in May, it will join a growing number of Heritage Lottery Fund …