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.
Get inspiration for your project
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.
Our regular funding advice sessions are a great opportunity to:
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- get tips on how to make a good application
- 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
Local heroes: Revealing the Memorial Bells
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.
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Peckham Rye Park Restoration
The project focused on restoring and enhancing the late 19th century layout of Peckham Rye Park, with its formal layout of decorative bedding displays, water features and themed gardens. It also included upgrading facilities for visitors.
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Personal experiences of volunteer nursing during the First World War
A nurse's wartime scrapbook has inspired this project to commemorate the valiant efforts of medical staff during the First World War.
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Woking Museum Arts & Crafts Centre
Woking Museum Arts and Craft Centre, now known as The Lightbox, was conceived by a local community group in 1993 to establish a museum of Woking’s local and social history.
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Securing the future of SS Great Britain
This conservation project has protected SS Great Britain from corrosion, meaning more people can explore the ship and discover maritime heritage in Bristol.
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New Devon Record Office
The Devon Record Office holds judicial, administrative and ecclesiastical records from 11th century to the 20th century.
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Heritage Heroes of Yesterday and Today
South West Youth Parliament members took part in a project to learn about people who campaigned for change in their communities and in politics.
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Recording the stories of Wiltshire's Arctic Star Veterans
The project is identifying and recording the stories of Arctic convoy veterans.
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Vivekananda exhibition on ancient Indian civilisation
The project featured a structured programme of education and training to an exhibition which has toured outside London to mark the 150th anniversary of the great Hindu philosopher and visionary, Vivekananda.
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Clay trails sensory guide
This project saw the creation of a series of mini accessible and sensory-rich interpretation guides to the outdoor landscape of the clay trails in mid Cornwall.
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Weymouth Sailing Club Centenary Exhibition
As Weymouth Sailing Club reached its 100th anniversary, a group of volunteers undertook a project to celebrate and share local sailing heritage.
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VAD indexes online: personnel records of First World War volunteers
This project created an online database of records held by the British Red Cross on volunteers during the First World War.