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Lottery boost to conserve Rathlin Island’s heritage 10/01/2014 In County Antrim, a project to share the traditional skill of dry stone walling is one of those set to benefit. Plans to restore 2.8km of dry stone walls in the Church Bay area of Rathlin …

Hendrix and Handel: Baroque and roll 06/01/2014 Hendrix lived in the top floor flat of 23 Brook Street from 1968 to 1969, and described it as “the only home I ever had”. Ironically, the adjoining No. 25, was occupied by the great baroque composer George …

First World War: Stories of the Empire to be revealed 24/01/2014 As the Centenary approaches, people of all ages throughout the United Kingdom will be reflecting on the events of the conflict, the experiences of men and women here and overseas, and how …

Surrey commemorates the First World War Royal Fusiliers recruitment 09/01/2014 Surrey Heritage, part of Surrey County Council, has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund for its ambitious project ‘A County Remembers: Surrey in the Great …

Lottery boost for Belfast heritage projects 06/01/2014 The plans to help young people from North Belfast to learn more about the history and legacy of the First World War received a grant of £10,000. Using artefacts, photos and diaries held by museums and …

First World War Home Front volunteers archive to be launched 17/01/2014 Among famous names included in the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) indexes are author Agatha Christie, novelist and poet Naomi Mitchison and writer and feminist Vera Brittain. This …

Support for Linacre Methodist Mission and Neighbourhood Centre 09/01/2014 The project aims to restore the Albert Walker Hall within the church and Neighbourhood Centre building, to complete the refurbishment of the Neighbourhood Centre community areas. …

Safeguarding one of Britain’s most important canals for wildlife 14/01/2014 The Canal & River Trust in partnership with East & North Yorkshire Waterways Partnership; the East Riding of Yorkshire Council; the Pocklington Canal Amenity Society; and Natural …

Fryston Memories launched 13/01/2014 It is surprising how such a small place could have such a rich and significant history, this has been captured by using the knowledge and memories of the local community - it's people and places; the famous residents …

Funding secured for Rhyddings Park 08/01/2014 Development funding of £102,400 has been secured by the local charity Newground Together to progress plans for a £1.4million bid by Newground, the Friends of Rhyddings Park, Hyndburn BC and Lancashire CC.  The …