London and South
From the bustling streets of the UK's historic capital to the idyllic coves of Cornwall and the cultural history of Kent, London & South is rich in heritage.
We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating the region's vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, historic sites and diverse cultures. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
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Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in London & South, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
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- network with other organisations from your area
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Contact details
Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0330 236 6485 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
London and South East
4th Floor
Cannon Bridge House
25 Dowgate Hill
London, EC4R 2YA
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
The main entrance is on Dowgate Hill. A steep escalator takes you to the first floor, with upper floors all accessible by lift. There is an accessible, alternative entrance on Cousin Lane, which must be booked in advance. There are accessible toilets on the 4th and basement floors.
South West
Broadwalk House
Southernhay West
Exeter, EX1 1TS
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
The building is fully accessible for wheelchair users and there are accessible toilets on every floor. There are also parking spaces for Blue Badge holders, which need to be booked in advance.
Projects
Madhouse: My House? Exploring the history of learning disability
Designed to connect learning disabled people with their heritage, this project delivered a training programme, website and exhibition, sharing the social history of learning disability in an accessible way.
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Black on Both Sides: The Black British and Colonial Contribution to WW1
Young people from British African and Caribbean backgrounds looked at the role of black people who served on behalf of both the Allied and Central powers during the First World War.
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Freedom Youth: the first 20 years
Freedom Youth is Bristol's oldest LGBT youth group. They marked their 20th anniversary by recording and interpreting the stories, memories and experiences of past members.
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Peckham War Horse Project
Communities from Peckham came together to recreate a photograph of war horses destined for the Western Front.
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Comic Creators
The Comic Creators project helped the London-based charity to diversify its audience by expanding its collections and events programme.
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Radical Citizenship project saw young people explore political archive
This dynamic project empowered under-served young people to explore concepts of citizenship through the archives of a political movement.
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Creative Wiltshire and Swindon
A partnership of heritage organisations used a Collecting Cultures grant to collect the work of local people.
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'All The Nice Girls' - women in men's roles on stage 1914-1918
First World War LGBT project looking at the lives of women working on stage in male roles.
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Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands has been redefined as London’s largest urban wetland nature reserve.
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Black Poppies Exhibition; Southwark and the black British First World War heritage
This project explored the lesser-known story of the black contribution to the First World War.
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Wartime Medicine and Innovation
Young people investigated the medical developments from the First World War and the impact they have on their lives today.