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London Transport Museum unveils restored B-type ‘battle’ bus 15/06/2014 London Transport Museum has unveiled a restored double deck open top B-type bus as part of its commemorations of the First World War. The B-type bus No. B2737, appeared in public for …

HLF helps lift the curtain on Citizens Theatre redevelopment 11/06/2014 Originally opened in 1878 as a variety theatre in Glasgow’s Gorbals, the Citz, as it is affectionately known, became home to the Citizens Theatre Company in 1945, launching the …

Derbyshire’s biggest ever cricket heritage project launched Players from Derbyshire County Cricket Club examine the exhibits 17/06/2014 The Cricket Derbyshire Foundation has received £60,600 of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to launch the Proud to …

Funding of £6.1million to restore UK’s historic churches 30/06/2014 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is today announcing £6.1million of funding for historic churches across the UK, securing the future of 42 places of worship that are in urgent need of …

Heritage on film: Young people explore the past 13/09/2010 Young people are the future advocates for heritage, and so we are keen to support projects that help them gain new skills and experiences. If you have a project idea or have been inspired by this …

Archaeological investigations of Barnsley Pals training camp 12/02/2014 To mark the Centenary of the First World War, this project will enable local people in the Barnsley area to be involved with the archaeological, geophysical and landscape survey of …

Levengrove Park award brings HLF investment in Scottish parks to over £50million Levengrove Park 07/07/2014 The Dumbarton park has been given initial support for a grant of £2.66million to restore the historic character of this popular public place, …

Wales at War 27/06/2014 The impact of the First World War is still felt by us today. It is both a sad but significant part of our national heritage, our national story and our national culture. But the scope of HLF funded work is not just at local level. …

Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind celebrates its 150th anniversary year 03/06/2014 This exciting project, A History of Blindness in Hull & East Yorkshire, will share the story of how the lives of the blind community of the region have been …

Lord Lieutenant of Essex to open Guildhall Lord Lieutenant of Essex opening Finchingfield Guildhall 11/07/2014 With a significant contribution of more than £1.3 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the opening took place in front of a guest list …