Today, the Island Trust Ltd, a Devon based sail training organisation for young people, has received £65,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project to restore the historic vessel ‘Moosk’.
The restoration will be undertaken at Insworke Quay, Millbrook and led by renowned boat builder Chris Rees.
The project is driven by the need to preserve this important...
Plymouth is set to invest in a major visitor attraction that will proudly bring to life the city’s rich history and tell the stories of some of the city’s legends and heroes.
Cabinet will fire the starting pistol on 3 September on plans for an exciting historic and cultural centre that breathes life into Plymouth’s most influential historic figures such as Scott, Darwin and Drake, and...
Historic features in the Plym Valley could be restored as part of an exciting package of ideas being put forward for Heritage Lottery Funding.
Plymouth City Council is leading a partnership of organisations to bid for up to £3 million to restore and improve the links between the city and the Plym Valley.
Cabinet Member for the Environment, Councillor Brian Vincent said: “This...
Devonport Column is one of the city’s finest heritage buildings.
Now fully restored and renovated thanks to a Heritage Lottery Grant, the public can access the 124-foot viewing platform for the first time in more than 50 years, offering the finest views across the city, Dartmoor, Cornwall and the Sound.
Come and be part of the opening celebration featuring heritage, performances, entertainment, music and food for all ages. Admission to the celebration event is free.
Well-known Plymouth based artist Brian Pollard will also be exhibiting his artwork from Saturday...