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Home of iconic First World War poet saved for nation
Alongside Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen and Robert Graves, Hedd Wyn is one of the UK’s most important First World War literar
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
Call to action! Four trustees sought for National Heritage Memorial Fund and Heritage Lottery Fund
Why join the Board?
Being a trustee of HLF/NHMF offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the UK’s w
Saved for the Nation: Bodleian acquires the last Jane Austen manuscript
The last major Austen manuscript to have been in private hands, The Watsons is the most significant Austen item
British Library announces £9m campaign to acquire the St Cuthbert Gospel – the earliest intact European book
- National Heritage Memorial Fund makes major grant of £4.5m
- Bid to save 7th century masterpiece for the nation
Britain’s most important Roman town saved for the nation
Today, the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) is delighted to announce a grant of £374,000 to enable the Norfolk Archaeolog
Bodleian Libraries acquire Sir Edward Heath Archive
It comprises almost 1,000 boxes and includes a rich and diverse collection of papers from his time in office, in the shadow cab