40 years since Henry VIII's ship the Mary Rose was raised
We look back at how NHMF funding helped conserve one of the UK’s most iconic ships nearly 450 years after it sank in the Solent.
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A statement on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
People here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth and around the world mourn the loss of Her Majesty The Queen after a
NHMF funding for last locomotive of its class
The North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group has received £123,842 of COVID-19 recovery funding for vital restoration works to historic tank engine ‘Joem’.
Rare silver casket believed to have belonged to Mary Queen of Scots acquired by National Museum of Scotland
An iconic piece of Scotland’s heritage will go on permanent display at the National Museum of Scotland thanks to £810,000 funding from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
Rare Joseph Wright of Derby painting saved for the nation
The remarkable painting by renowned artist Joseph Wright (1734–1797) will be on permanent public display after centuries of pri
National Trust acquires land of exceptional archaeological importance around Stonehenge
Investment from the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) will help protect the landscape’s significant archaeology, re-introduce chalk grasslands and open up access to the public.
‘Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution’ receives £9.9million COVID-19 recovery funding
The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) grant will support vital conservation work at UNESCO World Heritage Site Ironbridge.
“Never was better stuff penned”: Brontë manuscripts amongst outstanding literary collection saved for the nation
The Honresfield Library was formed towards the end of the 19th century by William Law (1836-1901), a self-made Rochdale mill ow
Eilish McGuinness appointed as new Chief Executive
From the new year, Eilish McGuiness will become the Chief Executive of NHMF and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, taking over from Ros Kerslake CBE who is stepping down at the end of 2021.
Shropshire’s prehistoric treasures saved for all to enjoy
Thanks to a £11,100 National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) grant announced today, seven separate prehistoric hoards discovered in north Shropshire will join the permanent collection of Shropshire Museums.