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A timber-framed building covered in snow

Cranleigh Cottage Hospital.

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Reviving the first cottage hospital in England

Led by Cranleigh Heritage Trust, this project will transform Cranleigh Cottage Hospital into a multi-purpose heritage and wellbeing community hub.

03/12/2024

A room with a high vaulted ceiling, a large glitter ball and trestle style tables. The room is warmly lit. Large glass doors look out onto a courtyard.

The newly restored dining hall and courtyard at The Buttermarket. Credit: Sam Sabatelli, for Redruth Revival CIC.

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Rediscovering the market town of Redruth

26/11/2024

A cluster of Grade II listed buildings, collectively known as the Buttermarket, has been transformed into a thriving cultural and community hub.

14/09/2021

An aerial view of people swimming in the Lido lit up at night

Saltdean Lido at night. Photo: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder.

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Saltdean Lido’s iconic 1930s building restored for the community

The much-loved open-air pool complex has been reinstated as the centrepiece of the town’s seafront, following a campaign led by local volunteers.

27/01/2015

An ariel view of the green space on Gloucester Cathedral grounds with people exploring

The new public green space welcomes visitors to Gloucester Cathedral. Credit Gloucester Cathedral.

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Project Pilgrim: A new life for Gloucester Cathedral

Phase One: The Heart of Gloucester saw Gloucester Cathedral transform into a leader for sustainable development in the city.

20/05/2014

Alice Billings House before the project starts. Credit: Andrew Baker Photographer.

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Creating Futures at Alice Billing House

After being vacant for over 10 years, Creative Land Trust has acquired the buildings and will bring them back to life with the help of heritage architects Purcell.

12/09/2023

A group of people jump into the newly opened pools on a sunny day

People diving into Cleveland Pools at the celebration event in Autumn 2022. Credit: Suzy Slemen.

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Restoring Cleveland Pools to the heart of the community in Bath

The oldest surviving open-air swimming baths in the UK have been fully restored and reopened to the public.

26/06/2018

Illustrated map showing 58 UK UNESCO sites

The UNESCO illustrated map, showing 58 heritage sites across the UK. Credit: Tom Woolley / UNESCO

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UNESCO launch a new illustrated map of the UK’s top heritage sites

Designed by Birmingham-based creative cartographer Tom Woolley, the map shows all 58 sites, cities and natural landscapes, helping to bring to life the huge variety of heritage on people’s doorsteps.

13/07/2022

The front of Boston Manor House, a Jacobean building set within parkland

The facade of Boston Manor House. Credit: Sadia Barlow Photography

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The doors of Boston Manor House have reopened following a £5.7m investment

Following the completion of a five-year restoration project costing £5.7million, Boston Manor House in Brentford has opened to the public once again.

22/03/2016

Octagonal brick structure with roof with a cross on the cliff tops above Bude in Cornwall.

The Storm Tower at Compass Point

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Saving Bude’s historic Storm Tower

The Storm Tower at Compass Point needs to be moved 100 metres inland due to the impact of climate change and coastal erosion.

13/10/2021

Colourful illustration of water works building with celebration fireworks drawn by Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake's illustration of the Engine House building, the new home of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. Credit: Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration.

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