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How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
Find out what you should include in a heritage management plan, who to consult and the approval process for conditionally exempt properties.
Find out if your ivory item may qualify for the pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value exemption, how to apply and what to do if it is refused or revoked.
Find out how the Conditional Exemption Tax Incentive scheme works and what may qualify for relief.
How the Ministry of Defence estate is adapting to climate change, including nature conservation on the estate.
Located in London’s East End, the Museum of the Home depicts the quintessential style of English middle-class living rooms. Its collections of furniture, textiles, paintings and decorative arts are displayed in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the...
Application guidance for the DCMS/Wolfson Fund, which is launching a new round of funding worth £4 million over the next two years.
Information about the Heritage Advisory Board.
The DNH was created in 1992, to amalgamate a number of functions related to the arts, broadcasting, film, sport, architecture and historic sites, royal parks and tourism. It was replaced by DCMS in 1997.
Find out what the MOD War Detectives get up to throughout their days
How to get data and documents held by the Coal Authority.
The heritage schools programme helps teachers make effective use of local heritage resources and connects heritage providers with schools.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Using money raised through the National Lottery, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) gives grants to sustain and transform the UK’s heritage. Museums, parks, historic places, archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions all receive investment.
The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) saves the most outstanding parts of our heritage at risk of loss to the nation, as a memorial to those who have given their lives for the UK. NHMF is an executive non-departmental public...
Find out how new woodland can enhance landscape character as well as a wide range of benefits to the woodland owner and society.
The history of King Charles Street.
The Wallace Collection is a national museum in an historic London town house. In 25 galleries, unsurpassed French 18th-century painting (including Old Masters), furniture, porcelain and a world class armoury are on display. Wallace Collection is an executive non-departmental public...
The history of 1 Horse Guards Road.
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