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Two school children learning outdoors, watched over by a teacher

My School, My Planet at Whinhill Primary, Inverclyde

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Nature restores hope for children disproportionately impacted by COVID-19

My School, My Planet worked with 49 school across the country from September to November 2020. It was delivered by Learning through Landscapes with a £275,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The programme aimed to help children re-engage with learning after a significant period away

25/02/2021

Credit: Chris Ridley

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Dr Simon Thurley CBE appointed as new Chair

The Prime Minister has appointed Dr Simon Thurley CBE as Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

25/02/2021

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A space in the archives for LGBTQ+ heritage

Dr Alan Butler tells us how the Plymouth LGBT+ Archive has captured important stories and continues to evolve as an active part of the community.

23/02/2021

Inside a room with desk, book case and fire place in background

Credit: Elizabeth Gaskell House

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Free virtual backgrounds show off England's stunning heritage

Free images of some of England's most beautiful venues are available to use as backdrops to video-calls as part of the government’s #HereforCulture campaign.

25/02/2021

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Follow in the footsteps of ‘Gentleman Jack’ in Edinburgh

People will be able to explore the LGBT+ history and culture of Edinburgh through a new walking tour following in the footsteps of diarist and world traveller, Anne Lister - whose life was depicted in the popular BBC series, Gentleman Jack.

22/02/2021

An aerial view of the crescent-shaped Cleveland Pools. A Georgian lido in Bath

The Georgian-era Cleveland Pools in Bath. Image credit: Cleveland Pools

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£13.5million to kickstart 22 heritage projects

The grants, awarded through our Heritage Capital Kickstart Fund, will help revive heritage sites impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).

19/02/2021

Ss Nomadic ship and Titanic Belfast building in background.

Titanic Belfast and SS Nomadic

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Northern Ireland heritage on the road to recovery thanks to £5.28million funding

£5.28million Department of Communities funding will support 50 heritage organisations and 41 heritage workers, reaching across the sector and keeping vital skills alive.

15/02/2021

Wednesbury High Street Heritage Action Zone. Lee Allen

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£3million National Lottery investment to bring culture to the high street

High Street Heritage Action Zones cultural programme will enhance 68 English high streets through art, sound and film.

10/02/2021

A blacksmith striking metal, with sparks flying

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Full range of National Lottery funding resumes with refocused priorities for 2021-22

Applications are open for National Lottery Grants for Heritage from £3,000 up to £5million. We will prioritise projects that contribute to our recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

08/02/2021

Two adults and two children looking at a wall mural

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Connecting Northern Ireland communities with their local heritage

Through the Community Heritage Fund, we’ve awarded 29 grants across Northern Ireland to help strengthen people’s connection with the heritage on their doorstep.

04/02/2021

Composite portrait of Michael Wilkinson - then and now

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Veterans’ memories of National Service shared in new exhibition

National Service Remembered documents the experiences of 18 former servicemen, including men who served in Egypt, Jordan, Singapore and Iraq. It is 60 years since National Service ended in the UK. The project – run by the not-for-profit organisation Same but Different – captures an important period

03/02/2021

Stories

Conserving stories of Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage

Richard O'Leary, project co-ordinator for The Troubles I’ve Seen, tells us how the project is going, how it has adapted during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and offers some advice.

Museum of Oxford's Queering Spires exhibiton. Display post it notes with comments and memories from visitors.

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Case study: Queering Spires - a history of LGBTIQA+ spaces in Oxford

The organisation The Museum of Oxford is dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. The project The temporary exhibition, Queering Spires aimed to tell the untold stories of hidden queer spaces in the city of Oxford. The local authority-run museum wanted to focus on the principles of a

Two people striking a dance pose in front of a 'Commonwealth Games' sign

Credit: Birmingham 2022

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£6million for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Cultural Festival

The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England have awarded £3million each to showcase the West Midlands' rich culture and heritage.

28/01/2021

Group of people on their way to watch cricket

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Bringing heritage to your doorstep

With England back in lockdown and many parts of the UK under tighter restrictions, we have gathered some of our favourite heritage activities to enjoy at home.

16/11/2020

A graphic showing different types of heritage organisation feeding into the DASH survey, accompanied by the words "DASH Survey: Helping UK heritage learn more about their people's digital attitudes and skills"

All types of heritage organisation can take the DASH survey

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Calling all heritage organisations: address your digital needs by taking the DASH survey

Taking the Digital Attitudes and Skills for Heritage (DASH) survey helps heritage organisations understand and address their digital needs – and helps us understand them too.

21/09/2021

CGI visualisation of restored Newport Transporter Bridge

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£8.75million boost for Newport Transporter Bridge

The world’s most complete surviving transporter bridge is set to become a major tourist attraction thanks to an £8.75m National Lottery grant.

22/01/2021

Whitehead Railway Station

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Five Northern Ireland heritage venues to visit this summer

As lockdown restrictions continue to lift in Northern Ireland, we're celebrating heritage sites that are opening up across the country. Where will you visit this summer?

24/05/2021

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