Tag: HLF
HLF grant awarded to well-being centre to return heritage to Worksop’s defunct museum
The project aims to return heritage to the 1938 Grade II listed, purpose-built library and museum in Worksop for the first time since the museum was closed in 1983. Now, with the HLF development funding of £131,300,… Read more
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom to open to the public for first time in April 2016 following £1.4m restoration
William Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall in Stratford-upon Avon is currently undergoing a substantial restoration programme funded by the HLF and is will open to the public next April in time for the 400th anniversary celebrations Work began on the Grade… Read more
Royal College of Music Museum hits high note with £3.6m HLF grant
This investment will kick-start a three-year project to create new displays and a performance space for the RCM Museum’s extensive and precious collection of historic instruments, including the world’s earliest surviving guitar. It will also give much wider exposure… Read more
Leading UK heritage groups to hold conference on reusing industrial heritage buildings
The conference follows the Council of Europe’s declaration of 2015 as European Industrial & Technical Heritage Year and the central theme is the re-use of vacant and at-risk industrial heritage buildings, such as former warehouses and factories. Read more
HLF Chair announces new measures to support heritage organisations
Speaking at the Museum’s Association annual conference in Birmingham, HLF Chair Sir Peter announced that the current Transition funding, Start Up grants and Catalyst small grants… Read more
HLF holds conference to encourage more bids from disability groups
Prompted by the 20th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), HLF’s Inclusive Heritage Conference will challenge change-makers to address the under-representation of disabled people in shaping, visiting and working within the heritage sector. It will look at achievements to… Read more
HLF awards timely grant of £2.8m to establish National Centre for Horology
HLF has awarded the British Horological Institute (BHI) – a membership organisation for people who make, repair, collect and sell clocks, watches and other timepieces – a grant to create a National Centre for Horology at its… Read more
Worcester heritage trainees complete HLF courses to find jobs in museums
Worcestershire’s Treasures has enabled heritage venues in the city to up-skill graduates in order to plug the skills gaps within the sector. Since 2011 a total of 17 graduates have completed the paid traineeship within the heritage… Read more
Glasgow’s Burrell Collection’s £66m refurbishment to begin in 2016
The announcement of the closure date marks the next milestone in the Burrell Collection’s ambitious plans to overhaul the roof, building fabric, interior and ageing plant, as well as creating an entirely new experience for visitors. The move follows a… Read more