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Wartime in West Sussex project launch 24/05/2011 Launched by the county library service, thanks to a grant of almost 50,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund, it will be the sixth digital project run in West Sussex financed by HLF. The aim is to create an …

Further good news for the regeneration of Colwyn Bay 17/05/2011 This first-round pass** means that Conwy County Borough Council can now progress to the next stage of the HLF application and submit more detailed plans to see the HLF money rolled out. A …

£4m lottery investment for two heritage sites 30/05/2011 The successful projects scooping confirmed* Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grants for major conservation and restoration works are Grade I listed Wakefield Cathedral and Grade II listed Wentworth …

Ahoy! Return of a Govan landmark 17/05/2011 The famous ship sculpture has been restored to its former glory and yesterday celebrations marked its return to port. It had taken pride of place atop the Peace Institute for more than 100 years but was removed …

HLF creates cultural centre for Blaenau Gwent 23/05/2011 The money has been awarded to Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council for its Blaenau Gwent Access to Heritage project to bring together 15 community museums, archive groups and history organisations …

Support for 'hidden' Victorian street 17/05/2011 Gateshead Council is the only local authority in the North East of England to secure initial support from the latest round of the HLF’s Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) programme² which has awarded …

New North West Committee Chair attends Ordsall Hall opening 20/05/2011 Susan kicked off her new role by attending the opening of Ordsall Hall in Salford, which has just undergone a complete restoration thanks to a £4.3million award from HLF. Susan …

Young people to raise the roof on town’s history 16/05/2011 Performing arts charity Razed Roof will work with the young researchers to build a picture of how Harlow grew from its modest beginnings - the original town now referred to as Old Harlow - to its …

Titan Crane gets a £120,000 boost 18/04/2011 The £120,000 project will provide classroom and workshop facilities for school and community groups and families. The Titan crane, which weighs 800 tons and has 80ft-deep foundations, helped John Brown’s …

Funding for George Elmy Heritage Project 13/04/2011 The project, led by the East Durham Heritage Group, will explore the rich maritime, social and industrial history of East Durham, focussing particularly on the George Elmy lifeboat. Built in 1949, the …