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Young people bring hidden history of Ely Hospital to life

Katie Lee hands out imitation medicine as part of the performance of life in Ely Hospital
Katie Lee hands out imitation medicine as part of the performance of life in Ely Hospital

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… base until 1997.  Funded by a £25,400 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant, the exhibition captures the social history … younger and older members of Cardiff People First about what life is like for someone with a learning disability … people’s understanding of daily life at the hospital and what it may have felt like to be a resident there, from …

Home of the ‘Bloomsbury Set’ wins £2.4million

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… in the 1950s.  Stuart McLeod, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund, said: “This inspirational and important project … from 2013 to 2019. This is people’s chance to tell us what they think we should continue to do and what we should do differently. For further information go to …

Tales of the trenches and home front retold

Richard Bellamy, Pennaeth CDL Cymru
Richard Bellamy, Pennaeth CDL Cymru Patrick Olner

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… to understand the war, uncover its stories and explore what it means to us today. First World War: then and now Our … survive? Who took on the key roles vacated by men? What everyday changes had to be made in the home? … to understand the war, uncover its stories and explore what it means to us today. First World War: then and now Our …

Manchester Chinese archive wins national award

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… & Ireland), said: "This project is a shining example of what volunteers, working in partnership with archivists and … Council’s Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, said: "What a terrific opportunity this project has been for those … possible by an award of £48,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Sara Hilton, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund North …

Historic Southampton mural back in public view

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… the mural project Stuart McLeod, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund South East England, said: “Restoring the mural to public … and mosaic artist Oliver Budd the workshops will discuss What panel would come next? with suggestions as to which … completed 40 years ago. Participants will also consider what historic happenings the mural might have missed out. It …

South East London's heritage makes us happier

View of the Horniman Museum
View of the Horniman Museum

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… of investment in the UK’s heritage by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The report was commissioned to understand the … of heritage and National Lottery investment and to see to what extent places had been made better places to work, visit … recent years in terms of how well it is looked after and what it has to offer Heritage plays a powerful role in …

London’s West Norwood Cemetery to be revitalised thanks to National Lottery funding

Grade II listed St Stephen's Chapel
Grade II listed St Stephen's Chapel

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… West Norwood Cemetery’s significant heritage and transform what it can offer as a space for urban nature and … money has been jointly awarded by HLF and the Big Lottery Fund. Lambeth Council will also contribute £2m, bringing the … West Norwood Cemetery’s significant heritage and transform what it can offer as a space for urban nature and wildlife. …

Accrington Town Centre makeover will feature square to commemorate Accrington Pals

Accrington Town Centre
Square to commemorate Accrington Pals will feature in makeover

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… buildings. A £1.5million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has been announced to allow restoration of shop … terms of their heritage townscape and making the most of what their areas have to offer. It’s great to hear what a difference HLF funding is making. These areas are …

LGBTQ+ heritage: building an inclusive future

Liz Ellis

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… Communities and Diversity At the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we want to support an inclusive heritage sector. Policy … been proud to support. Page last updated: 13 July 2022 What better way to celebrate the 15th year of LGBTQ+ History … own inclusive project... … Page last updated: 13 July 2022 What better way to celebrate the 15th year of LGBTQ+ History …

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