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Five new NHMF trustees appointed by Prime Minister
The new trustees are: Claire Feehily, René Olivieri, Sarah Flannigan, Maria Adebowale Schwarte, and David Stocker
Significant Eric Ravilious painting Beachy Head joins permanent collection at Eastbourne’s Towner Art Gallery
Eastbourne’s Towner Art Gallery is delighted to have added the work Beachy Head, 1939 by Eric Ravilious (1903 – 1942) to its permanent collection
Earliest Iron Age gold ever discovered in Britain saved
Four exquisite artefacts that make up the Leekfrith Iron Age Torcs can now go on permanent display at Stoke-on-Trent’s Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Internationally important Brunel plans and drawings saved
On the anniversary of his death, two UK institutions secure objects of renowned engineer Sir Marc Brunel with help from National Heritage Memorial Fund funding
Tailored Review of the National Heritage Memorial Fund
DCMS has conducted a review of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Heritage Lottery Fund
Galloway Hoard saved for the nation
National Museums Scotland has today announced that it has achieved its fundraising target of £1.98million in order to acquire the Galloway Hoard on behalf of the nation
Ely museum acquires unique prehistoric gold torc
A unique Bronze Age gold torc, regarded as the best to be found in England in more than a century, has been saved for the nation thanks to £138,600 from the National Heritage Memorial Fund
Wedgwood’s First Day’s Vase is back on public display
An iconic vase formed by master potter Josiah Wedgwood is back on permanent display in Stoke-on-Trent after it was saved for the nation
13th-century Mostyn Psalter-Hours saved for the nation
A rare and beautiful Psalter – a volume of psalms – produced in 13th-century London has been acquired by the British Library.
