A community archaeology project run by the North Pennines AONB Partnership has been so successful that it has had the go-ahead to come up with new … [Read more...]
Captain Scott’s South Pole images saved for nation
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January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Photographs taken by Captain Scott on his final expedition to the South Pole have been saved for the nation thanks to £704,000 lottery … [Read more...]
‘From Exile to Freedom’ by Polish Expats Association, Worcester
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October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A collection of oral history, photography and written stories examining the unique experience of Polish expats is to open in Worcester. The … [Read more...]
Money should secure future of Bletchley Park
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October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lottery grants of almost £5m will enable the future of the former wartime code breaking site, Bletchley Park to be secured. The investment will … [Read more...]
In search of Solway history
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August 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A north Cumbrian project is trying to find items of historical interest from north west Cumbria. Researchers are aiming to create a portfolio … [Read more...]
Old St Helen’s church in Hastings gets conservation grant
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July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Old St Helen's church at Ore, Hastings is set to be protected thanks to a £470,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Abandoned in 1869, … [Read more...]
Submarine restoration secures funding
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June 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The future of a Second World War submarine has been saved thanks to Heritage Lottery fund . Staff and volunteers at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum … [Read more...]
Guided tours of Iron Age hill fort
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May 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Free guided tours of the excavation of an Iron Age hillfort in the North York Moors National Park are on offer on Sunday 29 and Monday 30 May … [Read more...]
Medical instruments go on display in Worcester
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January 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new permanent exhibition, celebrating the history of medicine, is being created in a ward of the former Worcester Royal Infirmary. Extensive … [Read more...]
£2m makeover for John Rennie built Lune Aqueduct
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January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Lune Aqueduct has been awarded a £1million grant to help restore the 200 year old Grade I listed structure. The grant by the Heritage … [Read more...]
