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Changing lives: what the Romans did for Danielle

Danielle Pointon in a zorb with a football

Straeon

… soldiers had once camped on the very spot where she was now playing for her school team. Even if she had known, she … have cared, she says. “I didn’t like history at school, and I was too busy running round with my gang the rest of the … She was devastated. In the footsteps of the Romans But then Danielle was introduced to Ben Rigby and Ross Podyma of …

Changing lives: how park life helped Matt, Pat and Tom

Tom Emery, Patricia Roberts and Matt Bateman, volunteers at Burslem Park

Straeon

… Changing lives: how park life helped Matt, Pat and Tom 19/07/2016 Volunteering at HLF-supported Burslem Park … in 2012 with a grant of £2.19million from HLF. Since then, visitors to the Grade II listed Victorian park have … Thanks to National Lottery players, a team of volunteers now keep the park pristine and undertake a variety of …

The history of lost Chinese sailors uncovered

Chinese seamen learning how to handle an Oerlikon gun
Chinese seamen learning how to handle an Oerlikon gun at the Gunnery School For Inter-allied Merchant Seamen, 1942 Wikimedia Commons

Newyddion

… 1,300 Chinese sailors were put on specially assigned ships and sent to the Far East without notice. The wives and … assigned ships and sent to the Far East without notice. Now Edge Hill University, working with local community group … for future generations. The project’s research will be then be archived in Birkenhead Library. The project will …

Uncovering the history of Britain’s war resisters

Blogiau

… Objectors day, Cyril Pearce explains how communities can now use the Lives of the First World War website to explore … military service, conscription, in Britain. For the men and women who for personal, religious or political reasons … probably have left it at that but an intriguing question then hung in the air, ‘If this was so, were there other …

Behind the scenes at Buxton Crescent

Andrew Bingham MP
Andrew Bingham MP

Blogiau

… Buxton Crescent has lain empty for over 25 years - until now. Local MP Andrew Bingham was given a sneak preview of the … is an iconic building of great significance, both locally and nationally. Yet it has lain empty for over 25 years, … how these would be restored and put back into use. Richard then showed Sir Peter the great ballroom, which will be …

Waterways and conservation for Solihull Young Roots project

Waterways and conservation Solihull project participants
Waterways and conservation Solihull project participants

Newyddion

… Waterways and conservation for Solihull Young Roots project Waterways … planning the project after another HLF funded project From then ‘til now sparked their interest for the area and the stories it …

Beverley Armed Forces and First World War Centenary day

Living history interpreters recreate the work of First World War Army Farriers
Living history interpreters recreate the work of First World War Army Farriers

Newyddion

… Beverley Armed Forces and First World War Centenary day Living history interpreters … based organisations the project will focus on a theme of ‘Now and Then’, offering an opportunity to both entertain and educate …

Has your area got heritage potential?

View of 'Norwich
The historic streets of Norwich Peter Everard Smith

Newyddion

… stroll through the park; or even a spot of bird watching? Then like many of us, you’ve been making the most of your … most physical heritage assets, such as canals, monuments and museums. However, it also looks at how actively residents … new tool. Local communities, businesses and leaders can now use it to explore not only how vibrant the heritage is in …

The Botanic Cottage throws open its (traditionally crafted) doors

The Botanic Cottage in its new location
The Botanic Cottage in its new location

Newyddion

… school pupils, volunteers with an edible gardening project and even a former resident of the building. Rescued in 2008 … and education work in the Garden. The Georgian cottage, now officially the newest and oldest building at RBGE, … Botanic Cottage blossom.” The building was the idea of the then Regius Keeper and leading figure of the Enlightenment, …

Introducing our online community

Anna Stanford, Online Communities Manager, Heritage Lottery Fund

Newyddion

… the ‘Our community’ tab at the top of our new website and wondered what this new section is all about. As the … planning, project delivery, and sector issues.  Since then, we’ve learned more about how the online community can … We’re pleased to say that our online community  is now a part of our website, and open for everyone to visit and …