National Portrait Gallery saves UK’s last portrait of the British radical who helped create the USA
The compelling marble bust, c.1760, by Joseph Wilton, RA (1722-1803), the greatest native-born sculptor in mid 18th century Bri
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Major archive containing hand-written letters by Elizabeth I saved for the nation
The grant, awarded to the Northamptonshire County Council’s Record Office, fills the funding gap to reach the archive’s purchas
Major archive spanning 200 years of British history secured for the nation
The Melville papers, containing around 11,000 records that span 150 years of key historical moments in British history, have be
Dr Angela Dean appointed to Board of NHMF and HLF
Dr Dean will join the 15-strong Board of Trustees, which includes leading figures from the heritage sector, appointed by the Pr
Future of nature reserve on Loch Lomond secured
Situated close to Gartocharn at the south east shore of Loch Lomond, the estate is home to a rich variety of wildlife that inha
Labours of the Months: Norwich’s newly-acquired medieval stained glass
The set of Roundels represent half of a surviving set of eight, from an original twelve, depicting the Labours of the Month
Dr Manon Williams appointed to Board of HLF and NHMF
She takes over from Dan Clayton Jones who steps down after seven years.
Unique William Beckford survival saved for the nation
It was saved thanks to £148,000 from National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF), £110,000 from the Art Fund, the national fundraisi
Vital grant to save rare Anglo-Saxon gold for nation
The ‘West Yorkshire Hoard’ comprises six extremely rare pieces of gold jewellery dating from the seventh to 11th centuries.
18th century silver wine cooler saved for the nation
The silver cooler which provides unique insight into the style and ceremonial role of British ambassadors abroad, has joined th