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Archive of the UK’s iconic landscapes and lost gardens saved for the public
The Garden Museum is acquiring the extensive Nesfield Archive of landscape design with NHMF support.
Research reveals likely artist of rare 17th-century painting
Two Women Wearing Cosmetic Patches, which is believed to have been painted by Father Jerome Hesketh, will go on public display for the first time at Compton Verney.
British Library acquires Elizabeth Barrett Browning letters and John Galsworthy archive
Thanks to NHMF funding the papers of these two celebrated writers will be preserved for the UK public.
Fra Angelico’s Renaissance masterpiece saved for the UK
NHMF funding has helped the Ashmolean acquire the 15th-century artwork, The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Evangelist and the Magdalen.
Long-lost Sanday Shipwreck saved for the future
A huge freshwater tank will protect the wreck from decay and enable research into the origins of this remarkable ship.
Future secured for rare medieval carving of the Deposition from the Cross
The unique 12th-century sculpture has been saved for the UK and now joins the V&A’s permanent collection thanks in part to NHMF funding.
Mavisbank House saved for the nation
Thanks to NHMF funding, Landmark Trust will acquire and stabilise Mavisbank House in Midlothian – 50 years after a devastating fire left the 300-year-old building and its fascinating story in a critical condition.
Dundee’s RRS Discovery awarded £1.4million for urgent repair work
World’s first polar research ship safeguarded thanks to the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
'Stonehenge of the North' reunited
Thanks to NHMF funding, English Heritage has acquired the final of three Thornborough Henges, ensuring public access to the entirety of one of Britain’s most significant prehistoric monuments.
£4.1million to save remarkable heritage at risk in Wales
Lifesaving support from our COVID-19 Response Fund for buildings impacted by the pandemic.