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Grand reopening for Great Yarmouth's Venetian Waterways
The 90-year-old tourist attraction in the seaside resort has undergone a £1.7million regeneration.
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Exploring LGBT+ stories at the RAF Museum
On 1 May 2019, the Royal Air Force Museum London added an event marker to its RAF History Timeline. It was to celebrate the achievements of Flight Lieutenant (Retired) Caroline Paige. Twenty years ago, Caroline became the first transgender officer to serve openly in the British Armed Forces. This
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Remembering the Peterloo Massacre – 200 years on
In 1819, more than 60,000 people from across Greater Manchester gathered in St Peter’s Field to protest for justice, the right to vote and freedom from oppression. Despite their peaceful means, the day was to end bloodshed. While the crowds listened to renowned orator Henry Hunt’s address, local
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Teen Digital Takeover: getting young people into museums
Today is the Kids in Museums Teen Digital Takeover: when young people take over the social media accounts of museums, galleries and heritage sites across the UK. The 2018 Audience Agency Museums Audience Report identifies 16-24 year-olds as one of four key museum audiences. However, it also
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Why working with communities can be 'transformational' for museums
Through including LGBT+ people in conversations about their heritage, one National Lottery-funded project has helped improve representation in Glasgow's museums.
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How Thanks To You made a big difference to a small project
Julie from Fairhaven Lake, Lancashire, reveals how taking part in the Thanks To You campaign was more than just a fun day out.
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Helping all young people get hands on with nature
We spent a day in Sydenham Hill Wood, south London, where theories about wellbeing are guiding young people's interactions with our wild places.
Brighton Pride, 1995. Credit: Sally Munt
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Future-proofing heritage: experience and advice from Brighton LGBT+ leaders
Lesley, Chief Executive of New Writing South, and David, Co-Artistic Director of Marlborough Theatre, are collaborating on the project, Building Brighton LGBTQ+ Heritage. The project involves: skills development for volunteers establishing a youth board building capacity strengthening partnerships
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Free family events for the summer holidays
The summer holidays are perfect for spending quality time outside with your loved ones. Need inspiration for what to do? These nine National Lottery funded ideas are a breath of fresh air.
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Walk on the wild side with our foraging favourites
Foraging for food is a wonderful way to enjoy and learn more about our beautiful wild places. Four foragers tell us about their favourite finds.
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Let’s get sand dunes moving and thriving
A radical new approach to save sand dunes has been awarded £4million by the National Lottery.
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Making friends through heritage: four stories
Nelli and Zara Aratta: Armenian Heritage in the North West Zara, project manager: We were organising a food event on Albert Square and I posted about it on Facebook to see if people would like to take part. Nelli messaged me straight away saying that she would make a few dishes and bake a cake
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Virtual reality makes Cornwall’s mining heritage accessible to all
A pioneering 360° virtual reality tour will make Cornwall’s mining heritage accessible to all, thanks to an award-winning National Lottery project.
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Opening up collections: LGBT+ heritage at the V&A
Stuart Hobley, our Director of England, London & South, met with: Joseph Galliano, co-founder of charity Queer Britain, which is working to establish the UK's first national LGBT+ museum Dan Vo, LGBT+ tour co-ordinator at the V&A In the film below, Joseph explains how understanding our past helps us
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National Lottery Awards shortlist announced
Nominations have been drawn from the past quarter of a century to celebrate The National Lottery’s 25th Birthday.
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Ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind, and a host of heritage events to celebrate the occasion!
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Beckenham Place Park celebrates major restoration
Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham is celebrating the completion of a major National Lottery-funded restoration.
Alan Stapleton. Credit: Beth Harper
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Why should we count butterflies?
It’s time for the Big Butterfly Count! Alan Stapleton, a volunteer helping some of our most endangered butterfly species, explains why it's so important to get involved.