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Why we need to tell untold stories

Dr Edson Burton

Blogs

… scholarship have simply just not cared enough about the lives of those who were thought to have little agency in the … neglected the complexity of the UK's story. But things are changing, slowly. Uncovering history The upsurge of interest … neglected the complexity of the UK's story. But things are changing, slowly. Uncovering history The upsurge of interest …

Lottery supports Worcestershire World War 100 project to mark centenary

News

… tell the many stories of how the First World War shaped lives from its outbreak in 1914 through to the present day. … time of trauma and crisis that still have influence on our lives today. Organisations partnering with the WAAS include a … World War changed the face of modern history touching the lives of everyone in this country and beyond. HLF has …

Lifeline for UK’s rarest reptile, the smooth snake

The Smooth Snake is an endangered species in England

News

Lifeline for UK’s rarest reptile, the smooth snake 16/07/2019 It’s World Snake Day and the smooth snake, the UK’s rarest reptile, has been awarded a National Lottery lifeline. The smooth snake is having a rough time. Its habitats are under threat and its …

Hendrix and Handel: Baroque and roll

Jimi Hendrix in his 23 Brook Street flat

News

Hendrix and Handel: Baroque and roll 06/01/2014 Hendrix lived in the top floor flat of 23 Brook Street from 1968 to 1969, and described it as “the only home I ever had”. Ironically, the adjoining No. 25, was occupied by the great baroque composer George …

Beamish Museum looking forward to the 1950s

Beamish Museum celebrating thanks to major HLF grant

News

… their grandparents – and note the huge changes to people’s lives in this decade of recovery – including the NHS, … their grandparents – and note the huge changes to people’s lives in this decade of recovery – including the NHS, …

Organisational sustainability: seven ideas for a more resilient heritage sector

Gopika Jayasree stands beside a digital screen and gives a talk
Gopika Jayasree, who took part in Digital Heroes, talking at an event called Heritage Unleashed – Wider Engagement Through Digital.

Stories

Organisational sustainability: seven ideas for a more resilient heritage sector Gopika Jayasree, who took part in Digital Heroes, talking at an event called Heritage Unleashed – Wider Engagement Through Digital. 14/10/2024 Get inspired by projects that …

Running digital events: top tips from the BFI

BFI at Home Cast & Director Q&A – Judas and the Black Messiah. © British Film Institute
BFI at Home Cast & Director Q&A – Judas and the Black Messiah. © British Film Institute

Blogs

… choosing what platform to host the event on. Instagram Lives work well with younger audiences or short events. … choosing what platform to host the event on. Instagram Lives work well with younger audiences or short events. …

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

Wednesbury High Street Heritage Action Zone.
Wednesbury High Street Heritage Action Zone. Lee Allen

News

… and bringing communities together. “In recent years, changing shopping habits have had an impact and the current … creative activities capturing the spirit of our ever-changing high streets and helping to shape their future.” … and bringing communities together. “In recent years, changing shopping habits have had an impact and the current …

Have your say on the future priorities of the Heritage Lottery Fund

Merched yn Fynwent Arnos Grove
Merched yn Fynwent Arnos Grove

News

… recording diverse community histories to providing life-changing training.  HLF has now launched a public … communities, visitor attractions and people’s lives across the length and breadth of the nation.  … recording diverse community histories to providing life-changing training.  HLF has now launched a public …

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