HISTORIC ENGLAND TO CHAMPION WORKING-CLASS HERITAGE IN THE EAST OF ENGLAND
- Applications open on 7 September and close on 7 November 2023
- To apply, visit https://historicengland.org.uk/everydayheritage/
Working class heritage is in the spotlight once again as Historic England announces further funding to uncover the stories of people and places often missing from the history records.
Castles, cathedrals and grand country houses are well documented but far less is known about ‘everyday heritage’ – the pubs, factories, football clubs and council estates where most people have lived, worked and played for hundreds of years.
Historic England is inviting community and heritage organisations to apply for funding through its ‘Everyday Heritage Grants: Celebrating Working Class Histories’ - for creative projects which will unlock and bring these stories to life.
Launched for the first time last year, the scheme has already funded 57 projects, celebrating fascinating untold stories from across England.
Everyday Heritage Grants: Celebrating Working Class Histories is one of the cultural projects Historic England is delivering to shine a light on the diversity of the nation’s heritage.
Sean Curran, Head of Inclusion at Historic England, said: “We are delighted to announce further funding through our Everyday Heritage Grants: Celebrating Working Class Histories. Heritage is all around us but often the stories of ordinary people and places aren’t included in the archives and memories of their extraordinary impact on history fade away.
“We’re looking for creative projects which bring communities together, unlocking the stories and celebrating the people and places at the heart of our history. They have shaped our local identities and are integral to our country and culture.”
HOW TO APPLY
Historic England is inviting community and heritage organisations across the country to apply for grants of up to £25,000 through its Everyday Heritage Grants: Celebrating Working Class Histories.
Applications for funding for smaller grass roots projects starting at £1,000 are also welcome.
Each project should enable people to share untold stories about the places where they live, encouraging communities to examine and tell their own stories in their own ways.
The projects selected will contribute positively to participants’ wellbeing, as well as providing innovative volunteering opportunities. Local heritage gives people a sense of pride in place and can act as a powerful catalyst for increasing local opportunities and prosperity.
Applications open on Thursday 7 September and close on Tuesday 7 November 2023.
For more information visit https://historicengland.org.uk/everydayheritage/
