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  • Hagley Park restoration project shortlisted for heritage award

    A project supported by Natural England has been recognised for its contribution to restoring one of England’s finest historic landscapes

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  • Natural England project shortlisted for Heritage Angels award

    Work supported by Natural England has been recognised for its efforts to safeguard one of England’s most ‘at risk’ built heritage sites.

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  • Ed Vaizey Speech for ‘Treasure Houses of England’

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey addressed a gathering of ‘The Treasure Houses of England’, a group of England’s most splendid country houses open to the public.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cathedrals secure £8million for repairs as part of First World War Centenary Fund

    Second round of grants from the First World War (FWW) Centenary Cathedral Repair Fund announced by Culture Secretary Sajid Javid

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Churches Conservation Trust re-appointment

    The Queen has approved that Christopher Knight may be re-appointed as a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Churches Conservation Trust new appointment

    The Queen has approved that Beth McHattie may be appointed as a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ensuring inclusive design in our public spaces

    Stephen Williams met with key professional bodies, challenging them to do more to make buildings, streets and public space more inclusive.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Model for English Heritage moves a step closer following consultation

    £88.5 million investment to help it stand alone

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Celebrating the Canal & River Trust’s Olympic Legacy

    Water Minister Dan Rogerson visited Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this week to see the Canal & River Trust's work to restore waterways.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cathedrals secure £5million for repairs

    Sajid Javid announces cathedrals across England set to receive almost £5 million for urgent repairs in the first round of First World War Centenary Cathedral repair fund grants.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Culture Secretary appoints Commissioners to English Heritage

    Culture Secretary Sajid Javid MP has appointed 7 new Commissioners with effect from 1 June 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War Centenary commemorative events announced

    Three national commemorative events to mark the First World War Centenary will take place on August 4 this year

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'Lost' Welsh village unearthed by injured military personnel

    Injured military personnel have helped unearth an abandoned village as part of an archaeology project which aims to help their recovery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War Centenary cathedral repair fund opens

    Church of England and Catholic cathedrals in England can apply to new fund for urgent repair work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister blocks export of national treasure

    Rare mirror to be sent abroad unless matching offer of £33,000 can be found

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New heritage provisions help those looking after listed buildings

    Provisions will make the listed building consent system more effective and efficient, reducing bureaucracy and cutting costs

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spoliation Advisory Panel rules on return of Constable painting

    Panel rules ‘Beaching a Boat, Brighton’ by John Constable currently at Tate should be returned to claimants

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War trenches uncovered at Ballykinler

    A series of First World War practice trenches have been uncovered at Ballykinler Training Centre in Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Storms unearth 19th century remains on MOD island

    Storms and flooding have revealed human remains thought to date from the 19th century on a disused MOD island in Portsmouth Harbour.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Poussin Painting at risk of export

    Ed Vaizey issues temporary export bar to help find a UK buyer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government