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Historic festival returns to Preston 21/11/2011 In 2012 England’s oldest festival returned to Britain’s youngest city, as Preston Guild is celebrated for the first time in the 21st century. The Preston Guild plays an important role in the history of the …

Working Together Better - Heritage Exchange Cymru 2014 29/04/2014 The Heritage Lottery Fund, in partnership with the independent think tank, the Institute of Welsh Affairs is hosting Heritage Exchange Cymru 2014. How can the heritage and cultural sectors …

For the Record Fisherman with conical basketwork fish traps on the River Severn 26/09/2014 The project, called For the Record, will improve the way the documented heritage of Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire is gathered, kept and shared. …

First World War remembered in Anglesey thanks to Lottery funding Bilingual interpretation boards at the Holyhead Maritime Museum 26/09/2014 HLF has recently awarded over £20,000 to projects in Anglesey, which will ensure the repair of the memorial village …

Magna Carta battlefields to be showcased as part of 800th anniversary commemorations Simon de Montfort depicted in the Battle of Lewes Tapestry Sussex Archaeological Society 15/08/2014 Eight hundred years ago the Barons forced King John to seal the Magna …

‘A Forgotten Landscape’ partnership project secures investment Forgotten landscape 25/09/2014 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) today announced that a partnership of private and public organisations, hosted by South Gloucestershire Council has been granted …

Southbank Centre receives support for Festival Wing repair and maintenance project Artist impression of Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer with improved access and views to the terraces 25/09/2014 This £24million project, which is expected to begin in September …

First World War Battle Bus returns to the Western Front 24/09/2014 The B-type ‘Battle Bus’ has been restored and camouflaged into its wartime livery with the help of a £750,000 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant. The commemorative tour highlights the …

Pioneering research into native seahorses receives funding boost An example of a seahorse found on our shores - part of the Community Seagrass Initiative project 25/09/2014 The funding will now enable marine biologists at the aquarium in Plymouth, working …

Tavistock wins the lottery! Celebrating at Tavistock Pannier Market 24/09/2014 The money will help to pay for renovation and repairs to the Pannier Market roof, bring the Butchers Hall back into long term use, upgrade public areas in the town centre and …