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Changing lives: Antoinette and Wayne really dig their new-found interest

Volunteers Wayne and Antoinette by an information board

Stories

… Changing lives: Antoinette and Wayne really dig their new-found interest 15/02/2017 … despite Wayne being an avid fan of TV’s Time Team. But then they joined in with other local people exploring the … of two media studies teachers.”  A DVD of the project has now been produced and will be shown soon alongside a talk at …

The history of lost Chinese sailors uncovered

Chinese seamen learning how to handle an Oerlikon gun
Chinese seamen learning how to handle an Oerlikon gun at the Gunnery School For Inter-allied Merchant Seamen, 1942 Wikimedia Commons

News

… 1,300 Chinese sailors were put on specially assigned ships and sent to the Far East without notice. The wives and … assigned ships and sent to the Far East without notice. Now Edge Hill University, working with local community group … for future generations. The project’s research will be then be archived in Birkenhead Library. The project will …

The untapped stories of disability and the First World War

Wounded soldiers convalescing outside a First World War hospital
Wounded soldiers convalescing outside a First World War hospital

Blogs

… The untapped stories of disability and the First World War Wounded soldiers convalescing outside … level aiming to help disabled veterans. St Dunstan’s (now Blind Veterans UK ) and the Douglas Haig Memorial Homes … out how you can get involved with the  First World War: then and now programme . … By the end of the First World War, …

Ally Pally reopens theatre doors after 80 years

Alexandra Palace's East Court with interactive history installation
East Court will take visitors on an interactive journey through history Keith Armstrong

News

… role in popular culture, but it had been frozen in time and hidden for eight decades. Now the curtain has lifted on a new chapter for the … Palace. It used the entire East Wing to broadcast what was then the latest in entertainment – television. It was then …

Seven great things to see and do this month

The Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts

News

… Seven great things to see and do this month The Royal Academy of Arts 11/05/2018 It’s … being plundered by Henry VIII during the Reformation. It then became home to the Tate family, who gave evidence … as a home for his family and his art collection.  It’s now a gorgeous house packed full of modern and contemporary …

Cultures and memories

A group of people wearing Nigerian traditional clothes, celebrating the launch of Hibiscus Rising.
Hibiscus Rising, Leeds. © David Lindsay.

Hub

… Cultures and memories headline-highlight Hibiscus Rising, Leeds. © David Lindsay. These are the customs and traditions, skills and knowledge, passed down to us … capturing  oral histories and ensuring they are accessible now and in the future. Project ideas Our funding could help …

What next for the First World War Centenary?

Sir Peter Luff, Chair of NHMF and HLF
Sir Peter Luff, Chair of NHMF and HLF

Blogs

… First World War Centenary? Sir Peter Luff, Chair of NHMF and HLF 07/06/2017 Sir Peter Luff, Chair of NHMF and HLF … launched our community grants programme  First World War: then and now , we have awarded more than £10million to a huge range of …

Areas, buildings and monuments

People walking up steps to a castle with turret
Lincoln Castle. Credit: Colin McLean Photography

Hub

… Areas, buildings and monuments headline-highlight Lincoln Castle. Credit: … Photography Safeguarding our historic buildings, monuments and archaeology for future generations. Thanks to National … heritage is valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. These projects can help to sustain …

HLF and NHMF seeks new Chief Executive

News

… HLF and NHMF seeks new Chief Executive 12/11/2015 Recruitment is now underway for a new Chief Executive to succeed Carole … time she will have led the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) for 13 years. The …

Dynamic Collections

Children in a museum
Children enjoying an exhibition at Seven Stories, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hub

… organisations across the UK to become more resilient and open up their collections. Collections help to bring to life the many stories of people and communities across the UK. Our Dynamic Collections … history and experiences.  Although this campaign has now ended, supporting museums, libraries, archives and other …

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