Areas, buildings and monuments

Hundreds of local people took part in a community archaeology project at Polesworth Abbey, near Tamworth.

This project aimed to increase understanding of the historic environment of Peterborough’s City Centre Conservation Area.

Restoring and arranging for the permanent exhibition of the Lanercost Priory Dossal wall hanging.

The restoration of a medieval vestment from St John's RC Church, Lancashire

A project bringing the herbaceous border of Rotten Row, Southport, back to life.

The restoration of a rare set of chiming bells hung in 1925 in memory of 197 local heroes connected to the Memorial Community Church in Plaistow, London.

Repairing the Grade I Church of St Nicholas, and restoring and relocating a 17th century monument, provided the impetus for a new interpretation and activity programme. This involved many young people and adults from the village and further afield.

Longstone Local History Group carried out further archaeological work on an Iron Age Hill Fort near Bakewell, covering the full extent of Fin Cop.

The restoration aimed to preserve key features of Christ Church in Ayton, North Yorkshire, while promoting community engagement.

Bedford High Street is in a designated conservation area, but before our grant for the restoration of some of its historic buildings, it was looking shabby and unloved.

The Pontypool Townscape Heritage Initiative is contributing to Torfaen County Borough Council’s regeneration strategy and vision for Pontypool town centre.

A £2.7million grant scheme in Keighley is transforming the Yorkshire market town, through a mix of streetscape and building improvements, and reminding visitors and locals of its proud heritage.