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Seven city and town centres set to benefit from £10m regeneration boost
Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced earmarked support¹ totalling £10m for the regeneration of seven city and town centres stretching County Antrim in Northern Ireland to Margate in Kent.
HLF’s investment comes through its Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI)² programme which fosters effective partnerships between local organisations enabling repairs and other essential works in historic but often run-down areas bringing high streets back to life. The funding, integral to wider conservation and regeneration strategies, will also help provide employment and training opportunities.
Read more: Seven city and town centres set to benefit from £10m regeneration boost
Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced confirmed funding¹ of £11m for five heritage sites across the UK.
Middlesbrough’s landmark Transporter Bridge; World War II submarine HMS Alliance in Gosport; 19th-century Penarth Pier and Pavilion on the South Glamorgan coast; Grade I listed Wakefield Cathedral, West Yorkshire; and one of the last surviving ‘winter gardens’, Wentworth Castle Conservatory in Barnsley, will all benefit from the financial boost.
Initial HLF support² was also awarded to four projects enabling them to develop plans to apply for a full grant at a later date. These include support for a ‘saloon-style’ Music Hall in London and a new home for the National Horseracing Museum.
Church Lighting Company shows St Teresa’s in a Different Light
A new lighting scheme has been designed for The Catholic Church of St Teresa in Morden, Surrey by church lighting specialists, HSE Lighting and Electrical Services.
Read more: Church Lighting Company shows St Teresa’s in a Different Light
CHESTER LEADS THE HERITAGE FIELD
Chester Civic Trust New Year’s Honours 2011 AWARD For Gary Drostle
Home of a Goddess, Named after a King, Gift of a Duke
A three dimensional mosaic story stone unveiled this Autumn in Edgar’s Field Park in Chester formed the focal feature of the award winning playground refurbishment.
This unusual three dimensional mosaic sits surrounded by a haiku in bronze mosaic lettering. The project commissioned by Cheshire West and Chester Council, aims to highlight the rich heritage of the park.
Keim Mineral Paints used to create spectacular wall mural
Keim Mineral Paints have been used by award winning, London based artist, Gary Drostle, to paint a trompe l'oeil mural at Chester’s Roman Amphitheatre, which was discovered back in 1929.
Read more: Keim Mineral Paints used to create spectacular wall mural
Award Winning Plaza at the regional RICS Awards
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) awarded their top awards to the Plaza Super Cinema and Variety Theatre on the evening of Monday 16th May in a glittering event focusing on the achievements of regional heritage, restoration and building projects.The RICS was founded in 1868 and granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria in 1881 which required the institution "to maintain and promote the usefulness of the profession for the public advantage".
Sporting heritage projects receive thumbs up from Alan Shearer and Michael Carrick
Two projects preserving and celebrating the influential footballing history in the North East of England have today been awarded nearly £70,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to make their fascinating stories available for the wider public.Read more: Sporting heritage projects receive thumbs up from Alan Shearer and Michael Carrick
Modern Training with a History
We can trace our roots back over 100 years, but we were officially founded in 1919. Since the early days we have offered distance learning courses, initially through correspondence courses and most recently using our state-of-the-art virtual learning environment.
Since 1967 we have delivered our courses only through distance learning. We remain an entirely independent self-funded charity.
CEM milestones
New gallery depicting changes in rural life opens at Melton Museum!
After a successful couple of months since opening its doors to the public, Melton Carnegie Museum’s new £1 Million gallery was officially openedAfter a successful couple of months since opening its doors to the public, Melton Carnegie Museum’s new £1 Million gallery was officially opened last week on Friday 4 February, by author and broadcaster, Paul Heiney, from the television series Countrywise.
Read more: New gallery depicting changes in rural life opens at Melton Museum!
It's not just the weather that can be hazardous!
Surrey based Gillett & Johnston has been supplying and installing clocks, bells and weathervanes since 1844 and are one of a few specialist companies capable of carrying out restoration of this type of equipment.
Recently they were contacted by St John's Church in Bethnal Green because the weathervane was in danger of becoming a safety hazard.
Wrexham Museum and Archives Re-Opens its Doors
The Worshipful the Mayor of Wrexham, Cllr Jim Kelly KSG was joined by renowned Welsh Historian, Prof John Davies at the official opening of the newly refurbished Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives today. (Monday 14th February).
Only one fire protection solution for listed church
Many projects require specialist equipment and there is a skill in knowing the best product for any particular job. Experience and technical knowledge are paramount in making the right choices.
Read more: Only one fire protection solution for listed church
Three regimental collections to be displayed in new museum
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a £50,000 grant to the Queen’s Royal Lancers (QRL) to help establish a new home for the historic and prized collections of the QRL, the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry and the South Nottinghamshire Hussars.Read more: Three regimental collections to be displayed in new museum
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