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Modern Training with a History
We can trace our roots back over 100 years, but we were officially founded in 1919. Since the early days we have offered distance learning courses, initially through correspondence courses and most recently using our state-of-the-art virtual learning environment.
Since 1967 we have delivered our courses only through distance learning. We remain an entirely independent self-funded charity.
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It's not just the weather that can be hazardous!
Surrey based Gillett & Johnston has been supplying and installing clocks, bells and weathervanes since 1844 and are one of a few specialist companies capable of carrying out restoration of this type of equipment.
Recently they were contacted by St John's Church in Bethnal Green because the weathervane was in danger of becoming a safety hazard.
Wrexham Museum and Archives Re-Opens its Doors
The Worshipful the Mayor of Wrexham, Cllr Jim Kelly KSG was joined by renowned Welsh Historian, Prof John Davies at the official opening of the newly refurbished Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives today. (Monday 14th February).
Only one fire protection solution for listed church
Many projects require specialist equipment and there is a skill in knowing the best product for any particular job. Experience and technical knowledge are paramount in making the right choices.
Read more: Only one fire protection solution for listed church
Three regimental collections to be displayed in new museum
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a £50,000 grant to the Queen’s Royal Lancers (QRL) to help establish a new home for the historic and prized collections of the QRL, the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry and the South Nottinghamshire Hussars.Read more: Three regimental collections to be displayed in new museum
Church Lighting Company shows St Teresa’s in a Different Light
A new lighting scheme has been designed for The Catholic Church of St Teresa in Morden, Surrey by church lighting specialists, HSE Lighting and Electrical Services.
Read more: Church Lighting Company shows St Teresa’s in a Different Light
Preston, Oxford and Torbay benefit from £7.4m Heritage Lottery Fund investment
Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced confirmed funding¹ of £7.4m to Preston’s impressive Harris Museum and Art Gallery, the Grade I listed University Church of St Mary the Virgin in Oxford and the stunning 800-year-old Torre Abbey in Torbay.Read more: Preston, Oxford and Torbay benefit from £7.4m Heritage Lottery Fund investment
Keim Mineral Paints used to create spectacular wall mural
Keim Mineral Paints have been used by award winning, London based artist, Gary Drostle, to paint a trompe l'oeil mural at Chester’s Roman Amphitheatre, which was discovered back in 1929.
Read more: Keim Mineral Paints used to create spectacular wall mural
Preston, Oxford and Torbay benefit from £7.4m Heritage Lottery Fund investment
Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced confirmed funding¹ of £7.4m to Preston’s impressive Harris Museum and Art Gallery, the Grade I listed University Church of St Mary the Virgin in Oxford and the stunning 800-year-old Torre Abbey in Torbay.Read more: Preston, Oxford and Torbay benefit from £7.4m Heritage Lottery Fund investment
Sporting heritage projects receive thumbs up from Alan Shearer and Michael Carrick
Two projects preserving and celebrating the influential footballing history in the North East of England have today been awarded nearly £70,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to make their fascinating stories available for the wider public.Read more: Sporting heritage projects receive thumbs up from Alan Shearer and Michael Carrick
Heritage Lottery Fund announces an additional £45m investment
HLF has today announced an overall budget of £250m for new grants next financial year (March 2011-12) – £45m more than the budget for the current year.
Read more: Heritage Lottery Fund announces an additional £45m investment
New gallery depicting changes in rural life opens at Melton Museum!
After a successful couple of months since opening its doors to the public, Melton Carnegie Museum’s new £1 Million gallery was officially openedAfter a successful couple of months since opening its doors to the public, Melton Carnegie Museum’s new £1 Million gallery was officially opened last week on Friday 4 February, by author and broadcaster, Paul Heiney, from the television series Countrywise.
Read more: New gallery depicting changes in rural life opens at Melton Museum!
Low cost heritage training for the construction industry
Checkout our Heritage Construction Courses wef February 2011!We are offering 60% subsidies, subject to eligibility, on all these courses. But hurry. This is for a short time only.
www.getyourheritagetraining.co.uk
Read more: Low cost heritage training for the construction industry
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