Former morgue to become luxury holiday home
A derelict mortuary in Staffordshire, complete with its original embalming room, has been purchased for £137,000 and is set to be converted into a unique two-bedroom luxury holiday let.
Category : Heritage Projects
Ironbridge Gorge to become National Trust attraction
The National Trust is set to take over Ironbridge Gorge museums in 2026 with a £9m government grant, securing this UNESCO World Heritage site's future. Discover the birthplace of industry.
Lancashire Day 2025: Ormskirk Celebrates Heritage
Join the Lancashire Day celebrations in Ormskirk on November 27, 2025. Discover the historic proclamation, community events, and rich traditions that define this special day for Lancastrians.
National Trust Members Get Coughton Court Concession
National Trust members who funded a £3m roof repair at Coughton Court will get 10 free visiting days in 2026 after the Throckmorton family took back management. Discover the details.
Macclesfield's Past: 6 Historical Photos Revealed
Step back in time with these remarkable photos from Macclesfield's archives, showing carnival parades, market days, and coal hauling from 1900-1970s. Discover Cheshire's hidden history.
Derelict Midlands morgue to become holiday home
A derelict morgue, part of the former North Staffordshire Asylum, could be converted into a two-bedroom holiday let. The plan aims to combat anti-social behaviour and preserve the historic building.
Historic Talbot pub to rebuild collapsed garden wall
The Talbot in Kempsey applies to rebuild a collapsed brick wall in its beer garden, damaged by ivy and a tree stump, to ensure public safety and preserve the Grade II listed building.
Denbigh and Ruthin Castles Talk Attracts Fantastic Turnout
Fiona Gale MBE delivered a captivating talk on Denbigh and Ruthin castles' history and conservation at Llandyrnog History Society. Next event: Christmas Coffee Morning on November 29. Join the society today!
Blue Plaque for Dickens' First Christmas Carol Reading
A blue plaque commemorates Charles Dickens' first public reading of A Christmas Carol at Birmingham Town Hall in 1853. Discover this literary landmark and its heritage project.
How Bristol Saved Magna Carta in 1216
Discover how Bristol Castle became the unlikely birthplace of Magna Carta's revival in 1216, saving the historic document that shaped modern democracy. Explore this pivotal moment in British history.
Search for Llandudno's Jewish Business History
Historians are uncovering North Wales' Jewish heritage and seeking memories of businesses like Wartski's jewellers, who created royal wedding rings. Share your stories.
Birmingham's Methodist Central Hall Decay Crisis
Heritage campaigners warn Birmingham's iconic Methodist Central Hall remains in mortal danger despite repeated assurances. Urgent action needed to save Grade II* listed building.
Beverley Knight announces £244k Windrush heritage grant
Soul legend Beverley Knight surprises Wolverhampton with a £244,452 National Lottery grant for a Windrush music heritage project. Discover how this funding preserves Caribbean cultural legacy.
Patshull Park Estate enters new era under new owners
The 214-acre Patshull Park Estate, recorded in the Domesday Book, begins a major restoration. New owners David Austin and Ian Bonser plan a sustainable, multi-functional destination.
Birmingham's Joseph Sturge: The Real End of Slavery
Explore the complex legacy of Joseph Sturge, the Birmingham Quaker who achieved real emancipation for slaves. Discover his statue's hidden story and Birmingham's crucial abolition role.
Birmingham's Highbury Gardens Leave Heritage Risk List
Historic Highbury Gardens in Birmingham is set to be removed from the Heritage at Risk Register after successful restoration. Discover this Victorian treasure's revival story.
Ormskirk's War History Exhibition a Major Success
Ormskirk honoured its wartime heroes in a major exhibition by the Family History Society. The Mayor spent over an hour exploring displays from evacuee stories to women's vital war work.
Historic Aston Birmingham Through Nostalgic Photos
Step back in time with 7 nostalgic photos showcasing Aston Birmingham's history from Domesday Book to industrial hub and birthplace of Ozzy Osbourne. Discover its story now!
Leicester's Arch of Remembrance Restored for Centenary
Leicester's Grade I listed Arch of Remembrance has been meticulously cleaned and restored in time for the Remembrance Sunday service, celebrating its 100-year anniversary.
National Trust members lose free Coughton Court entry
National Trust members express disappointment as Coughton Court in Warwickshire ends free entry. The Throckmorton family resumes management in 2026. Discover the changes.
Burslem Town Centre Faces Critical Heritage Threat
Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.
Wolverhampton's historic chapel to become community hub
Exciting plans revealed to transform empty Darlington Street Methodist Chapel into vibrant community space with café and heritage features in Wolverhampton city centre.
See Edith Cavell's Historic Van in Dover
Discover the remarkable story of Edith Cavell through her restored railway carriage in Dover. Book now for this exclusive opportunity to experience a moving piece of First World War history.
Cavell Van Returns to Dover for Remembrance
Dover's historic Cavell Van, a WWI ambulance vehicle, returns for a poignant Remembrance event after extensive restoration, honouring wartime nurses and local heritage.
Birmingham campaigners fight to save historic Handsworth building
Community campaigners in Birmingham are fighting to save a historic Handsworth building from demolition, arguing it represents a vital piece of local heritage worth preserving for future generations.
Broad Street Through Time: 6 Nostalgic Birmingham Photos
Step back in time with these captivating images showcasing Broad Street's incredible evolution from industrial hub to Birmingham's vibrant cultural heartland.
Birmingham landmark illegally demolished - council probe
Birmingham City Council has initiated a formal investigation after a landmark building in Erdington was illegally demolished, sparking outrage among local residents and heritage campaigners.
National Lottery backs Welsh veteran heritage project
A groundbreaking heritage project preserving the stories of armed forces veterans in Wales receives significant National Lottery Community Fund support, ensuring their experiences are remembered for generations.
Tamworth: England's Original Capital Before London
Explore the remarkable history of Tamworth, the ancient capital of Mercia that once ruled over much of England. Uncover how this market town predated London as England's political heart.
Flaybrick Gardens Hosts Annual Remembrance Service
Join the Friends of Flaybrick for a poignant service honouring Wirral's departed at the historic cemetery gardens this Sunday with special guest Reverend Dr. Crispin Pailing.
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