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Oldest Roman Coin in Britain Found in Hoard 17/02/2010 A slightly worn 2220 year old silver coin, one of over 5000 discovered at a site near the village of Hallaton, Leicestershire, is about to get its moment in the limelight after museum staff realised …

Copper Kingdom Amlwch 22/03/2010 Three heritage projects in Wales, who rely heavily on the support and dedication of volunteers have been given a total of £1.2m by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The three projects, the Copper Kingdom Project in Amlwch, …

Durham’s limestone landscapes 09/09/2009 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has today given the go ahead to rejuvenate one of the North East’s most spectacular areas of countryside. Durham County Council and Limestone Landscapes Partnerships have been …

Bonded Stores Narberth 22/03/2010 Three heritage projects in Wales, who rely heavily on the support and dedication of volunteers have been given a total of £1.2m by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The three projects, the restoration of the Bonded Stores …

Architectural landmark Alton Estate gears up for 50th birthday thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund 18/03/2009 The Alton Estate that overlooks Richmond Park at Roehampton, married together two schools of thought within the British Modern Movement. The …

Gwent volunteer puts life back on track thanks to HLF 11/10/2010 Dave, one of five people sharing their story in a new magazine, Heritage Matters, published by HLF Wales, is encouraging others to put their time to good use by developing new skills. 42 …

Monmouth’s newly restored Shire Hall re-opened by Princess Royal 27/09/2010 Shire Hall, a Grade I listed building which dates back to 1724, has had a £4.5 million refurbishment, £3.2 million of which came from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The building will …

Full Circle Media Archive for Central England 17/02/2010 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) awards £440,000 to new project - Full Circle – which connects people with the screen heritage of the Midlands The Media Archive for Central England (MACE), which is …

Great North Museum opens to the public 28/05/2009 The new museum will house internationally-important collections from the original Hancock Museum, Newcastle University’s Museum of Antiquities and the Shefton Museum. The University’s Hatton Gallery is …

Royal residence becomes the people's palace 16/09/2009 Once home to the young princess Victoria and the place where she first set eyes on her beloved Prince Albert, Grade I listed Kensington Palace lies at the hub of English architectural development in …