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World’s first operational radar station to be restored Bawdsey Transmitter Block 12/01/2016 Set to be transformed are the Bawdsey Radar Transmitter Block in Suffolk, home to the world’s first operational radar station, and the de Havilland Aircraft Museum …

National Lottery funding for historic library conservation Documents from the St Malachy’s College's archives 11/01/2016 The grant, which was made possible by National Lottery players, will be used to create a new library space, and conserve and catalogue …

Sir Neil Cossons gets on board! 11/01/2016 We’re about to welcome a new trustee – Sir Neil Cossons - to the Board of the NHMF/HLF. This appointment, made by Prime Minster David Cameron, runs for three years from 31 January 2016. Sir Neil joins the …

England’s 1966 World Cup triumph remembered A poster advertising the 1966 World Cup in England 05/01/2016 The 50th anniversary of England’s generation-defining World Cup win will be celebrated this year thanks to National Lottery funding. The National …

Living Wild at Kielder secures National Lottery funding Following a 200 year absence, ospreys returned to the area in 2009 04/01/2016 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded Kielder Water and Forest Park Development Trust an initial grant of £17,700 …

Bright future for Wedgwood Institute thanks to National Lottery players The Wedgwood Institute will be restored with an HLF grant of £2.6m Raven Photography courtesty of PRT 04/01/2016 One of England’s most ‘at risk’ Victorian buildings, the Wedgwood …

Helping Yorkshire's natural world The Herb Garden at York Gate Garden, Leeds 22/12/2015 More than a quarter of a million pounds has been awarded to allow people across Yorkshire to unearth the fascinating and surprising range of undiscovered natural …

Home is where you park it - project to record VW campervan stories Looking back over 60 years of campervan memories 18/12/2015 Home is Where You Park It is a project launched by VW enthusiast and 1977 T2 Late Bay owner Alex Henry, who also runs a social …

Alexandra Palace set to embark on East Wing restoration By 2018, Ally Pally’s former BBC Studios will become an immersive 'birthplace-of-TV' experience. Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust 17/12/2015 The much-loved Alexandra Palace has taken …