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Kenwood House reveals its true colours 26/11/2013 Over 200 years since its colours and decoration disappeared from view, English Heritage has restored the library at Kenwood House in London to its original glory. One of the great rooms of 18th-century …

Derbyshire Lives in the First World War project wins support 15/11/2013 Led by Derbyshire Record Office, the project will support groups across the county to learn about and commemorate the impact of the First World War in their community. The project …

The art of the possible 06/12/2013 Leading public arts organisation NVA’s ambitious campaign to raise £7.5million to resuscitate one of Europe’s greatest modernist buildings, St Peters Seminary, has been given a substantial boost, with a first-round pass …

Helen Grant MP announces award for six First World War projects in the North West 03/12/2013 Helen Grant said: "Next year’s First World War centenary will see the whole of the UK come together to remember that conflict, the sacrifices made and the …

Local communities to explore First World War heritage 13/12/2013 The grants which were announced today were awarded in support of five new heritage projects to help communities better understand the First World War period and other events that impacted on …

First World War: share your stories, bring the memories to life 10/12/2013 In August 2014, Bankfield Museum in Halifax opens For King and Country – a brand new exhibition and series of events to commemorate Calderdale's wartime contribution and …

New Museum of Crawley 12/12/2013 Work on the new museum, which will be located in The Tree and The Tree Annexe with a glass link between the two, is expected to start in April 2015 and take around 18 months to complete. The successful HLF bid will see The …

Reclaiming the lost voices of the conscientious objectors 21/11/2013 The Peace Pledge Union has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund grant to help undertake the Objecting to War project. Over 16,000 men registered their commitment to peace after the …

Derby city secures Lottery funding for major restoration project 12/11/2013 The project aims over the next five years, through offering grant aid, to restore the historic buildings in the area and kick start its regeneration. The council will work …

Royal Shakespeare Company awarded Lottery grant for Swan Wing redevelopment 29/11/2013 For the first time, the company will be able to showcase the very best from its internationally significant archive and give visitors a hands-on opportunity to …