Heritage sites at 'heart of communities' in England to share £41m
The UK government has announced a £41 million funding package to support repairs and renovations for 74 heritage sites across England. The initiative aims to preserve historic buildings, including churches and town halls, that serve as vital community hubs.
Why it matters
This investment helps prevent the permanent loss of historic architecture and cultural landmarks that are currently at risk of deterioration.
Image caption, St Mary de Castro in Leicester £365,514 for major repairs to its church tower
A total of 74 heritage sites across England will receive a share of £41m for repairs and renovations, the government has announced.
Churches, synagogues, town halls and other historic buildings at the "heart of our communities" and in areas most in need are set to benefit from two funding schemes.
They include St Mary de Castro in Leicester, St Stephen's Church in Nottingham, Birmingham Cathedral, Dover Castle, Margate Museum and Old Town Hall in Kent, and Osborne, Queen Victoria's family residence on the Isle of Wight.
Heritage minister Baroness Twycross, of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, said the funding would allow "much loved buildings" to remain open in the future.
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