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Survey: tell us how coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting you

The survey will help us gather information about the immediate and longer-term impact of the pandemic on the heritage sector. Take the survey We will use the information shared with us to help determine how we can support the sector swiftly and in the best ways we can. We’re already in discussion

20/03/2020

Blogs

Living and working in a threatened landscape

Marion Blockley lives and works in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage site which is recovering from the recent floods. She writes on what we could and should be doing to prepare for next time.

16/03/2020

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Our support for the heritage sector in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis

We remain committed to supporting the people and organisations working across the heritage sector and are open for business.

13/03/2020

Stories

How sharing photos can help promote your heritage site

Michael Maggs, from Wiki Loves Monuments UK, on how anyone can get involved and why digital can help save our heritage.

A mannequin in a T-shirt saying 'we should all be feminists'

Blogs

Reimagine, Remake, Replay: giving young women a voice in heritage

Two young women making their mark in heritage describe their experiences of a project at the Ulster Museum.

06/03/2020

Credit: Matt Rowe

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Remains of ‘earliest English saint’ confirmed

The earliest verified remains of an English saint have been confirmed in Kent thanks to National Lottery funding.

06/03/2020

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New impact investment fund for culture and heritage

We are one of the investors in the Arts and Culture Impact Fund, the biggest social impact investment fund of its kind.

04/03/2020

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Why today marks a pivot point for heritage

How the new Arts and Culture Impact Fund could help us grow the heritage sector – and reach those excluded from it.

04/03/2020

Cairngorms National Park Credit: Mark Hamblin/2020VISION/CNPA

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Twelve pioneering projects shortlisted for Heritage Horizon Awards

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is inviting 12 projects that have shown vision, ambition and the potential to be truly transformational to submit an application.

27/02/2020

'Absolute Unit'. Credit: The Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading

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Using digital in heritage: the 'absolute unit' way

“We had more research interest… more people come to the museum itself… and more money coming in." - Adam Koszary Watch the video to find out more: Adam Koszary is Social Media and Content Editor at the Royal Academy of Arts. He was formerly Digital Lead at The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)

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Digital Skills for Heritage: free posters for your workplace

As part of our Digital Skills for Heritage initiative, we've created four posters designed to inspire use of digital in heritage. Download them for free today.

William Wordsworth's home

Stories

Places and poems for valentines

We share three historic sites loved by some of the UK’s most romantic poets this Valentine's Day.

Kati Price

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Putting digital to work in your heritage organisation

“Digital is a crucial means by which we fulfil our mission and how we engage millions of people” - Kati Price, Head of Digital Media and Publishing at the V&A Watch the video to find out more: Digital Skills for Heritage This week we launched our new Digital Skills for Heritage initiative, which

13/02/2020

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Check your tech maturity with new Digital Culture Compass tool

Arts Council England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund have launched the Digital Culture Compass, a free toolkit designed to help organisations get the most out of digital. “Heritage organisations can thrive in the digital era, using tech to attract the visitors and support they need.” Josie

12/02/2020

Blogs

New initiative: Digital Skills for Heritage launches today

Today The National Lottery Heritage Fund launches its Digital Skills for Heritage initiative. Our new Head of Digital Policy, Josie Fraser, tells us what to expect.

10/02/2020