Example of document preserved within the collection.
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North East Inheritance
The probate records for the Church of England Diocese of Durham, deposited at Durham University Library, date from the mid-sixteenth century to 1858.
Projects we’ve funded
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Priory House Frontage
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Priory House Dunstable: Securing Public Ownership & Access
This project facilitated the acquisition and conservation of the Grade II*-listed Priory House in Dunstable.
Rhythms of the Tide
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Rhythms of the Tide - Area Partnership Scheme
Rhythms of the Tide was a project which aimed to enhanced Chichester Harbour, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The Cambria in sail whilst moored as a visitor attraction at St Katharine’s Docks
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A new lease of life for Sailing Barge Cambria
This project repaired the last fully sailing Thames trading barge, and converted her into an educational resource.
Charleston Farmhouse
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Charleston Regained
The Charleston Regained project has safeguarded the heritage of Charleston Farmhouse, meeting place for the Bloomsbury Group, for generations to come.
A Garland for May Day: the front cover of an illustrated book conserved by the project
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From Toy Books to Bloody Sunday
The Whitworth Art Gallery has catalogued and conserved the Walter Crane archive, creating a digital archive and a children’s website.
One of the museum's new galleries
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Governor's Residence Access
The Governor’s Residence, part of the Down County Museum, has been made accessible for all visitors, thanks to the National Lottery.
Ware Museum
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Phase 2 Extension to Ware Museum
The Ware Museum has been extended and refurbished, to allow visitors more space to explore its collections and learn about the history of Ware and the surrounding area.
HMS Caroline
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HMS Caroline
This project supported the transformation of HMS Caroline into a high-quality visitor attraction that tells the story of life on board the ship in times of war and peace.
St. Dunstan's Parish Church
Peter Everard Smith
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Preservation and Promotion of the Heritage of St. Dunstan's Parish Church
The Grade I-listed St Dunstan’s Church, often referred to as the ‘Cathedral of the Weald’, has been opened up to a wider audience.
Construction works at Waxham Barn
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TEACH at Waxham Barn
The Grade I-listed barn at Waxham was restored and made accessible to wider audiences.
Participants in the project
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Young Muslim Aberdeen
A group of local young Muslims explored how their heritage is archived in two major city museums, in a project run by Young Muslim Aberdeen.