Nine ‘game changing’ heritage moments made possible by National Lottery funding
Since its launch in November 1994, The National Lottery has raised over £50billion for good causes. We have distributed over £8.6bn of that to more than 47,000 heritage projects across the UK.
These projects are often the culmination of years of commitment, belief and volunteering. They bring people and communities together and build pride in place.
To mark the 30th birthday of the National Lottery today – and 30 years of funding for heritage – 30 game changing moments are being showcased in a creative photography exhibition hosted by the National Portrait Gallery.
Artist Thomas Duke has used a picture-in-picture technique, mixing past and present, to recreate some of the most important and iconic achievements made possible thanks to National Lottery players.
Heritage highlights
Among the selected moments are nine heritage projects which received significant National Lottery funding.
It’s thanks to players of the National Lottery over the past 30 years, and those to come, that our shared heritage will be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
Eilish McGuinness, Chief Executive of The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The Eden Project
The Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre
The Mary Rose Museum
Bletchley Park
Richard III reinterned in Leicester Cathedral
Golden eagles reintroduced
The Remembrance art installation ‘Poppies: Wave and Weeping Window’
The Flying Scotsman
Fern the Diplodocus
Inspiring people and pride
Eilish McGuinness, Chief Executive of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “The National Lottery has been a game changer for heritage, funding thousands of projects across the UK to inspire people, connect communities and create a pride in the places we live and work.
“Capturing these game changing moments reflects our incredibly diverse heritage – from the archaeology under our feet, historic buildings and our maritime legacy, to precious memories and collections, sweeping landscapes, parks and rare wildlife.
“It’s thanks to players of the National Lottery over the past 30 years, and those to come, that our shared heritage will be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.”
Get involved
Celebrate The National Lottery’s 30th birthday and those who’ve make these moments possible by sharing a crossed fingered selfie on social media today (19 November). Tag us at @HeritageFundUK and use the hashtag #ThanksToYou in your posts.
