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Volunteer Curious Curator - Peeping into the Past

an old peepshow of black and white historic printed pictures that can be moved

5th August 2021

Volunteering as Curious Curator at Seventeen-Nineteen has been a fantastic way for me to realise my ambitions, assisting with the re-development of the Churches’ exhibition and public programmes.

CCT seeks new Chair and Trustees

large group of staff stand together under carved stone entrance to church

2nd August 2021

We are looking for people with experience in both senior executive and non-executive roles who can contribute their expertise to work with CCT to achieve our ambitious strategy.

Appeal to save heritage craft skills

an apprentice in dungarees and a green top looks to the shelves with wood and stone features piled on it.

27th July 2021

Skills under threat include thatching, flintknapping and lead-working.

New tenant for St Mary-at-Quay

Exterior view of the flint walls city church

5th July 2021

River Church Ipswich to take over historic town centre church.

Restoration to Holy Trinity Font

edge of the font is visible painted bright blue and golden features

15th June 2021

The restoration of the font has involved several skilled heritage crafts men and women, its restoration is still under way but here is a sneak peak of its journey so far.

Mayor and Councillor tour

group in high visibility jackets and hard hats inside the church nave as renovations are done. The Mayor stands front left wearing regalia.

15th June 2021

The transformation of one of Sunderland's most historic buildings is gathering pace ahead of a reopening this autumn.

Volunteer Curious Curator for Seventeen Nineteen

21st May 2021

Volunteering as Curious Curator at Seventeen-Nineteen has been a fantastic way for me to realise my ambitions, assisting with the re-development of the Churches’ exhibition and public programmes.

Government funding for repairs to historic windows at St John’s church in Lancaster

Wooden stairs leading to the gallery with stained glass window in the background

6th May 2021

St John the Evangelist Church, Lancaster has received £51,875 for vital repairs to windows and doors thanks to grant funding from the government’s £1.57 billion Cultural Recovery Fund.

Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland - construction in COVID

22nd April 2021

Originally built over 300 years ago, Holy Trinity Church is one of the standout landmarks in Sunderland and has played an integral part of many lives in the City over the last 3 centuries. At Historic Property Restoration (HPR), we have been entrusted with the restoration of this Grade I listed building.

His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh

portrait of Prince Philip in uniform

12th April 2021

We are sending our deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

Vandals use figures in historic stained glass for ‘target practice’ in attack on Lincolnshire church

bright stained glass of two men and a man with halo with small holes in the glass from vandal damage

8th April 2021

St Helen's Church in Little Cawthorpe has been the target of vandals in a senseless attack on its stained glass.

Peter Ainsworth

Landscape photo of man in church holding a programme and his glasses

7th April 2021

We are very sad to have to announce the sudden passing of our Chair of Trustees, Peter Ainsworth. He has been a passionate advocate for heritage and will be greatly missed.

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