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Finalists revealed for Museum of the Year 2017 Professor Alice Roberts at Lapworth Museum Adrian Burrows 28/04/2017 The finalists vying to be named Art Fund Museum of the Year have been announced. Four of the five shortlisted are National Lottery-funded. …

Busting a few heritage moves on International Dance Day The British Black Dance Archive showcases collections and memories relating to black dance in the UK British Black Dance Archive 28/04/2017 We’re kicking up our heels and celebrating the joyous …

Celebrating Norwich’s medieval churches St John Maddermarket Church, Norwich Norwich Historic Churches Trust 27/04/2017 This weekend the churches of Norwich are taking centre stage as part of a National Lottery-supported festival to promote the city’s …

What is happening in Whitley Bay? 26/04/2017 Two iconic landmarks are the jewels in the crown of Whitley Bay’s seafront regeneration, thanks to National Lottery players. Spanish City Dome and St Mary’s Lighthouse are integral to the landscape and have …

National Lottery support for historic castle and gardens Pupils from Downshire Primary School visiting Hillsborough Castle Rory Moore 21/04/2017 The £4.8m award from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will transform the visitor experience at the site, ready …

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to be opened up Led by Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), the project will conserve and interpret the site’s unique heritage Historic Royal Palaces 21/04/2017 A grant of £4.8million from the National Lottery is set to open up …

How good is your transport knowledge? Take the quiz! Raleigh bicycle factory, Nottingham 20/04/2017 At HLF, we love learning about the many forms of transport humans use to get around and how they link to the growth of society and modern culture. Take our …

10 Easter family fun days out Horniman Museum Gardens 13/04/2017 The school holidays are here! We've chosen our favourite family day trips at National Lottery-funded places to help keep the whole gang entertained. Horniman Museum  Enjoy the Easter weekend …

Remembering the fallen in Fort Walney Maggie Robinson, Natural England South Cumbria; Maddison Nicholson, Art Gene; Nathan Lee, Head of HLF North West; Stuart Bastille, Art Gene Simon Warner 12/04/2017 A new commemorative artwork in Cumbria has been …

Full steam ahead as the Danny’s new role gets underway The Daniel Adamson crossing the Mersey Greg Dunbavand 12/04/2017 The last surviving steam-powered tug in the UK will make the second maiden voyage in its history today (12 April) thanks to dedicated …