Areas, buildings and monuments

To mark the Centenary of the First World War, this project will enable local people in the Barnsley area to be involved with the archaeological, geophysical and landscape survey of the Silverwood Newhall Training Camp site. This project will add to the understanding of the Barnsley Pals battalion’s

The impact of the First World War is still felt by us today. It is both a sad but significant part of our national heritage, our national story and our national culture. But the scope of HLF funded work is not just at local level. We are also funding several national, Wales-wide projects which look

With a significant contribution of more than £1.3 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the opening took place in front of a guest list of over 100, including Sir Roger and Lady Singleton, Sir Timothy and Lady Ruggles-Brise, Geoffrey Van Orden MEP, and the current and immediate past Chairs

The £768,500 grant will ensure that the Llantrisant Town Trust will now be able to pursue innovative plans to restore the hall to its former glory and transform it into an educational facility that will act as both a community hub and welcoming visitor centre. Built in 1773, the hall has been in the

To highlight the difference this money makes to real people and projects a short animated film, narrated by Ricky Tomlinson and starring Ricky, Chris Hoy and Beth Tweddle will be launched on 28 April. The film connects people and projects across the UK and asks the nation to imagine what life would

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is today announcing £385,000 of funding for Wales’ historic churches, securing the future of four places of worship that are in urgent need of repair. The funding will allow vital repair works to these important buildings, help them provide better facilities and make

Today the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund announced £34.5million of investment in 13 parks across the UK. This new funding follows the publication of the HLF’s recent report (26 June) which revealed the UK’s public parks are at serious risk of decline unless innovative new ways of

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is today announcing £570,000 of funding for the South West’s historic churches, securing the future of three places of worship that are in urgent need of repair. The funding will allow vital repair works to these important buildings, help them provide better

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is today announcing £800,000 of funding for the South East’s historic churches, securing the future of five places of worship that are in urgent need of repair. The funding will allow vital repair works to these important buildings, help them provide better facilities

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is today announcing £1.1million of funding for the North West’s historic churches, securing the future of five places of worship that are in urgent need of repair. The funding will allow vital repair works to these important buildings, help them provide better

The Church of St Goran dates from the 12th century and the tower dates from the late 14th century with restoration works taking place in 1876. The church is Grade II* listed. Of the church’s original six bells cast in 1772, two were damaged and replaced in the 20th century, and the four remaining

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has walked in her grandmother’s footsteps at Bletchley Park, meeting Veterans who worked alongside her in the newly restored Codebreaking Hut 6. Valerie Glassborow, The Duchess of Cambridge’s paternal grandmother, worked in Hut 16 (as Hut 6 was renamed) towards the end