London and South
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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.
Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.
Funding
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.
Application advice events
Our regular funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to:
- find out about our funding
- get tips on how to make a good application
- network with other organisations from your area
Contact us
For Hertfordshire and Essex, please see the Midlands & East page.
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London and South East
Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 020 3787 4819 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: 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
Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 01392 304 006 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: 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
Reflection: 50 Years of Mental Health Heritage
Volunteers worked with their local branch of Mind to collect and share the stories of people who have used the charity’s mental health services over the last 50 years.
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Polish Archive, Exhibition & Book – Poles in the Bristol Area
The Anglo Polish Society created a touring exhibition, book and archive of reminiscences to raise awareness of the importance of Polish culture and heritage to Bristol’s diverse community.
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Sandford Heritage and Community Project
The Parish Church Council (PCC) of the Grade I St Swithun’s Church has made better use of the space beneath the 17th-century gallery by converting it into a heritage and community room.
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Projects
Walter Tull: first black Tottenham Hotspur player and First World War officer
This project focused on the life of Walter Tull, the first black player for Tottenham Hotspur FC and one of the first black soldiers to have served as an officer during the First World War.
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Worthing's First World War discovery trail
Creative Waves Community Arts enabled young and old residents of Worthing to rediscover their town.
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Dub Plate to Dub Step
Young people researched 50 years of Caribbean music and culture in Bristol and shared their findings via radio, film and online.
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Heritage Highways: engaging with the Richmond Borough Art Collection
Young people worked in teams to create new interpretation, helping shape the way visitors engage with the Richmond Borough Art Collection in the future.
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Tribal: a cultural history of boxing in the East End
Young people explored the heritage of boxing in London's East End, including the social impact on the local community and its relationship to gangs and crime, ethnic identity and the entertainment scene.
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Improving the visitor experience at Horniman Museum and Gardens
The project enabled the museum to increase public access to more of its collections.
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Tracing the lost stories of local men in the First World War
Heroes of Chiswick aims to discover more about the lives of 23 men from the Parish of St. Michael (Sutton Court) who were killed on active service in France, Belgium, Gallipoli and elsewhere.
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The Science Museum's Wellcome Wing
Our funding supported the creation of a new 10,000sqm wing to showcase contemporary science and technology themes.
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Kennet and Avon Canal
The Kennet and Avon canal benefited from one of our biggest grants - £25million - to restore and protect the 200-year-old waterway.