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West Yorkshire’s mills

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… West Yorkshire’s mills were world leaders in innovation and design during the industrial revolution and for many … that lived around them and supplied the workforce? Now, thanks to a £38,200 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund … that will go on display, first at the University and then in each of the mills taking part. The first exhibition …

Wanted: young people to root for heritage in the West Midlands!

News

… exploring a wide range of topics from social history and the built and natural environment, to archaeology and … in funding available to groups. Young people’s groups are now able to apply for grants up to £50,000 – double the … to the city from around the world. The youngsters then produced a drama performance and an exhibition featuring …

Enterprising solutions for heritage at risk

Ashton Old Baths

Blogs

… including historic houses, civic spaces, former factories and places of worship, joining the list of beleaguered … at the centre of a vision to transform the building. Now, where swimmers used to practice their sport sits an … usable commercial spaces. We launched it in 2013 and since then we have invested more than £100m and are seeing derelict …

Cherishing our churchyards as wildlife havens

Harriet Carty, Caring for God’s Acre National Project Manager
Harriet Carty, Caring for God’s Acre National Project Manager

Blogs

… What are your thoughts on entering a burial ground? Death and grieving perhaps? We at Caring for God’s Acre have … three quarters of the UK's ancient or veteran yews are now found in the churchyards of England and Wales. These are … churchyard. Lichens If you are interested in lichens, then look in your local burial ground. Boundary walls, …

Northern Ireland: delegated decisions February 2024

Publications

… description: This project aims to research old churches and buildings around Antrim Town, working with several … project is to encourage increased awareness, appreciation and, importantly, pride by the local community in the … sign at the original Magherafelt Workhouse site (now the Mid Ulster Hospital, Magherafelt) to raise awareness …

Waterwheel hoisted into Woodbridge Tide Mill

News

… foundations of the mill with a new concrete breakwater, and the creation of a new wheelhouse to provide more space … some six years ago is beginning to take shape and we can now see tangible evidence of its successful completion. … mills that remain of around 70 in the 19th century. Since then, time and tide, with the constantly changing River Deben …

New joy for Joyden’s Wood, thanks to HLF

News

… to HLF 07/07/2010 Joyden’s Wood, on the borders of Bexley and Dartford, is owned and managed by the Woodland Trust … for families and a healthy walking group is planned. Then, in late summer 2011, a weekend celebration will include … restore and create native woodland areas across the UK. It now owns and manages 1,266 sites, covering more than 54,000 …

Heritage Lottery Fund supports proposals to improve Folkestone Conservation Area

News

… Conservation Area 18/05/2012 The partnership team now has the green light to develop its proposals further over … proposed for inclusion in the plans have heritage value, and improvements are also proposed to streets and open … is an indication of positive support. The applicants can then progress to the second round and submit a further, …

Heritage Lottery Fund helps canal tunnel project set sail

News

… the plans. The first-round pass* means that the trust can now progress to the second stage of the HLF application … of the site, conduct consultations with the public and partner organisations, and to produce detailed plans. The … Hub, expected to cost in the region of £3.5 million, will then be made to a number of potential funders including a …

Changing lives: dream career for heritage buff Daniel

Daniel Longman sitting on a bench
Daniel Longman found his dream job

Stories

… genealogical magazine, running a small tour guide company and being appointed a magistrate. Finally though, he was … heritage were set to remain just that.” An exciting chance Then a friend forwarded an email from Knowsley Council which … was offered a post at Sefton where his responsibilities now include addressing problem sites in the borough through …

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