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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 …

Heritage Lottery funding for legacy of Llantrisant's Freemen Exterior view of Llantrisant Guidhall 11/07/2014 The £768,500 grant will ensure that the Llantrisant Town Trust will now be able to pursue innovative plans to restore the hall to its former …

Doncaster Minster reredos to be revealed Doncaster Minster's reredos before the conservation 10/07/2014 The project will not only physically restore and conserve the high altar reredos – a highly decorated screen behind the altar – it will help people to …

Support for Portsmouth's D-Day Museum in 70th anniversary week 03/06/2014 In the week that the eyes of the world are fixed on Normandy and Portsmouth as the 70th anniversary of D-Day is commemorated, it is announced today that Portsmouth City Council's …

Just Imagine life without National Lottery funding 28/04/2014 To highlight the difference this money makes to real people and projects a short animated film, narrated by Ricky Tomlinson and starring Ricky, Chris Hoy and Beth Tweddle will be launched on 28 …

Trailblazers set out to curb the threat to UK Parks Brockwell Park. Photo Jeff Gilbert 10/07/2014 Parks trailblazers are set to shake up the way we use and fund our parks, after receiving backing from Rethinking Parks - a £1m programme to support the most …

Upminster Windmill to be saved Grade II* listed Upminster Windmill in Havering - one of only six surviving with sails in Greater London 10/07/2014 The Upminster Windmill was built in 1803 and remained in use as a family-owned business grinding corn until …

Little Ben is set to ring in Northwood Cemetery The mirrored chapels and cedar trees at Northwood Cemetery 07/07/2014 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has granted the Friends of Northwood Cemetery, working in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, …