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Leicestershire’s Green Plaque Awards scheme – nominations opening soon
In December of last year, Leicestershire County Council introduced a Green Plaque Awards scheme to recognise and celebrate people and places that have made an important and enduring contribution to the county. The first six awards voted for by the public included a...
British Science Week at your Museum?
Your museum could be eligible for a grant of £500. Plus you can receive free support, resources and activity ideas to help celebrate British Science Week 2015 (BSW), 13 – 22 March 2015. The British Science Association has teamed up with the Department for Business,...
Hough Mill developments – building the Wallower
Swannington Heritage Trust report on renovation developments at Hough Mill, in Leicestershire. In October 2012 the Swannington Heritage Trust installed the 1.75 ton, 3m diameter brakewheel on the windshaft of the mill, the culmination of a year’s hard work by Trust...
An exciting and engaging multimedia guide for a quirky Lincolnshire museum
After considerable success elsewhere in Lincoln, ATS Heritage were asked to develop an exciting and engaging multimedia guide for the much-loved and quirky Museum of Lincolnshire Life, based in an old military barracks in Lincoln. Taking inspiration from ‘Weekend at...
Collections Management Traineeships
The Collections Trust and the Arts Council England have announced the list of successful applicants for the new Collections Management Traineeships Programme. The 20 successful applicants are early-career professionals working in collections-focused roles in museums...
Improve your visitor numbers in the 2015 ‘Only in Lincolnshire’ leaflet
Lincolnshire Heritage Forum announce opportunity to submit your entries into their 2015 'Only in Lincolnshire Leaflet'. Submit yours today. The Lincolnshire Heritage Forum has successfully produced the ‘Only in Lincolnshire’ leaflet for many years. It is very well...