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Imagine walking through the corridors of Wentworth Woodhouse, and hearing the whispers of the backstairs maids, or catching a fleeting glimpse of characters from centuries-past… Soon such imaginings will become a reality – in the virtual sense –  as the Grade I listed mansion develops an immersive visitor experience bringing…

The Make Your Mark in Volunteering campaign, which aims to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers in Scotland, was launched today on Friday 4th December. The zoom event was opened by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture Fiona Hyslop, who said; “Much of our historic environment…

Sussex Heritage Trust Awards receives over 70 entries despite pandemic. The 2020 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards were announced on Wednesday 25th November. The annual Awards ceremony was moved from summer this year, delayed due to the pandemic, but despite this over 70 Award entries were received. Excellent architecture and design,…

Wentworth Woodhouse receives £720,000 for more roof repairs from Culture Recovery Fund Supporters of Rotherham stately home Wentworth Woodhouse will need to be quick if they want to see its beautiful Palladian frontage completely scaffold-free. The Grade I listed mansion has been shrouded in a huge scaffold shell for the…

Heritage Trust Network’s accounts for 2019-20 are now available for members to take a look at in time for the company AGM which will take place on 18th November. The accounts present a positive picture thanks to the continued growth of our membership and the generosity of funders and sponsors….

Habitats & Heritage, a new charity dedicated to looking after the natural and historic environment in south and west London was launched on the 5th November. The charity is the result of the merger of Environment Trust and South West London Environment Network (SWLEN) and is now the leading environmental…

Many a visitor to Wentworth Woodhouse has travelled down the driveway, got as far as The Stables and assumed they are outside the house itself. The huge, Palladian-style building looks far too grand to have been built only for horses and carriages. Created for the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham by…

Rotherham stately home Wentworth Woodhouse is going greener… and warmer. Thanks to a £331,200 grant, its Preservation Trust can forge ahead with plans to replace its old and inadequate gas central heating with a house-wide system powered by a ground-source heat pump. A large portion of the funds, received this…

Banana Enterprise Network, a local Charity which works across Bolton and Salford Boroughs, has been awarded funding from The Architectural Heritage Fund to undertake a Feasibility Study on their proposals for acquiring and saving Rock Hall in Farnworth, for the benefit of the Community. The Project Viability grant will enable…