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Waterwheel hoisted into Woodbridge Tide Mill

Newyddion

… foundations of the mill with a new concrete breakwater, and the creation of a new wheelhouse to provide more space … some six years ago is beginning to take shape and we can now see tangible evidence of its successful completion. … mills that remain of around 70 in the 19th century. Since then, time and tide, with the constantly changing River Deben …

New joy for Joyden’s Wood, thanks to HLF

Newyddion

… to HLF 07/07/2010 Joyden’s Wood, on the borders of Bexley and Dartford, is owned and managed by the Woodland Trust … for families and a healthy walking group is planned. Then, in late summer 2011, a weekend celebration will include … restore and create native woodland areas across the UK. It now owns and manages 1,266 sites, covering more than 54,000 …

Heritage Lottery Fund supports proposals to improve Folkestone Conservation Area

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… Conservation Area 18/05/2012 The partnership team now has the green light to develop its proposals further over … proposed for inclusion in the plans have heritage value, and improvements are also proposed to streets and open … is an indication of positive support. The applicants can then progress to the second round and submit a further, …

Heritage Lottery Fund helps canal tunnel project set sail

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… the plans. The first-round pass* means that the trust can now progress to the second stage of the HLF application … of the site, conduct consultations with the public and partner organisations, and to produce detailed plans. The … Hub, expected to cost in the region of £3.5 million, will then be made to a number of potential funders including a …

Changing lives: dream career for heritage buff Daniel

Daniel Longman sitting on a bench
Daniel Longman found his dream job

Straeon

… genealogical magazine, running a small tour guide company and being appointed a magistrate. Finally though, he was … heritage were set to remain just that.” An exciting chance Then a friend forwarded an email from Knowsley Council which … was offered a post at Sefton where his responsibilities now include addressing problem sites in the borough through …

Bristol Dinosaur to be released

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… Antiquus - is the oldest-known dinosaur in Britain and one of the oldest in the world. When Thecodontosaurus was … grant will at last allow the dinosaur to be excavated and then displayed for all to see. Nerys Watts, Head of Heritage … will feature the reconstruction and fossil material now held in the laboratory. Thecodontosaurus antiquus is one …

£3.4million lottery win to save HMS Alliance

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… vital contribution that volunteers make to both heritage and the wider economy that keeps special assets like HMS … she was launched in 1945, as victory was achieved. She then began a distinguished 28 year career until she retired … to cost. Over £5.8million in funds and pledges has now been raised, including the £3.4 million award by the …

Local heritage explored thanks to Heritage Lottery funding

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… thanks to Heritage Lottery funding 19/08/2009 Denny and Dunipace Mills Oral History project has been awarded a … the way. We are delighted that projects such as these are now beginning to happen.” The mills of Denny and Dunipace are … local history or as an adult with memories of the mills, then contact, Stewart Johnston on 01324 822827 or Michelle …

HLF helps bring rare medieval treasure back to its natural home

Newyddion

… 14th-century medieval manuscript was sold for £541,250 and is considered to be among the jewels of Welsh … the natural home for this rare manuscript and experts can now study, and interpret it ensuring it is better understood … should be complete by the end of 2012. The manuscript will then be kept at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, …