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Rare Joseph Wright of Derby painting saved for the nation
The remarkable painting by renowned artist Joseph Wright (1734–1797) will be on permanent public display after centuries of pri
National Trust acquires land of exceptional archaeological importance around Stonehenge
Investment from the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) will help protect the landscape’s significant archaeology, re-introduce chalk grasslands and open up access to the public.
‘Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution’ receives £9.9million COVID-19 recovery funding
The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) grant will support vital conservation work at UNESCO World Heritage Site Ironbridge.
“Never was better stuff penned”: Brontë manuscripts amongst outstanding literary collection saved for the nation
The Honresfield Library was formed towards the end of the 19th century by William Law (1836-1901), a self-made Rochdale mill ow
Eilish McGuinness appointed as new Chief Executive
From the new year, Eilish McGuiness will become the Chief Executive of NHMF and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, taking over from Ros Kerslake CBE who is stepping down at the end of 2021.
Shropshire’s prehistoric treasures saved for all to enjoy
Thanks to a £11,100 National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) grant announced today, seven separate prehistoric hoards discovered in north Shropshire will join the permanent collection of Shropshire Museums.
Join our NHMF Panel and help us save some of the UK’s finest heritage
We are currently recruiting six members to the NHMF Panel, which provides expert advice at quarterly meetings to help our Board of Trustees make the right funding decisions.
Tissot’s ‘Quiet’ goes on display at Ulster Museum thanks to NHMF funding
A striking painting by French artist James Tissot has been acquired by National Museums NI thanks to a £90,000 grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund along with donations from the Art Fund and Department for Communities.
The Hepworth Wakefield acquires Ben Nicholson masterpiece thanks to NHMF support
The Hepworth Wakefield in West Yorkshire has acquired a work by pioneering British artist Ben Nicolson (1894-1982) thanks to a £1.5million National Heritage Memorial Fund grant, along with £500,000 from the Art Fund and donations from other trusts, foundations and individuals.
Last chance for Tyntesfield
40 years of NHMF: In 2002, the largest ever NHMF grant saved historic house in Somerset for the nation.