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19th century individuals in Angus enslaved over 5000 people. Slaves and their children were put to work on plantations in the West Indies where they had a life expectancy of 7 years. Records show the names given to them by their enslavers. Here is one of them: Rosanah aged 1

19th century individuals in Angus enslaved over 5000 people. Slaves and their children were put to work on plantations in the West Indies where they had a life expectancy of 7 years. Records show the names given to them by their enslavers. Here is one of them: Archy aged 12

Our smaller grants of under £5k help orgs tackle discrete projects that need a quicker turnaround in comparison to our larger grant programme. For instance, we supported @TrademarkBF to explore the suitability of a potential historic building for their planned Community Hub 💪

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19th century individuals in Angus enslaved over 5000 people. Slaves and their children were put to work on plantations in the West Indies where they had a life expectancy of 7 years. Records show the names given to them by their enslavers. Here is one of them: Charly

19th century individuals in Angus enslaved over 5000 people. Slaves and their children were put to work on plantations in the West Indies where they had a life expectancy of 7 years. Records show the names given to them by their enslavers. Here is one of them: Archd. Law aged 3

Sound & Art at St Swithun’s sets an inspiring example of a ‘next life’ achieved with minimum impact on a historic church and maximum beneficial impact for people and the local community. Huge thanks to @TheCCT @CCTRegen and @WorcsStSwithuns for making our visit possible. 3/3

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Led by @CCTRegen the project conserved the building, sensitivity incorporated new facilities, and breathed new life into St Swithun’s with a diverse programme of community activities and as a venue supporting emerging artists. 2/3

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Day 2 of learning visits with @StMegsBraemar supported by @CairngormsTrust took us to @WorcsStSwithuns a Grade I listed Georgian gem in the care of @TheCCT regenerated as a centre for arts and music in Worcester’s city centre. 1/3

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Inspiring visit with our partners @StMegsBraemar to @SudburyArts a project that’s returned the town’s medieval church to the heart of the community through a unique partnership between local social enterprise The Bridge and @TheCCT 1/3

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Led by @CCTRegen and supported by @HeritageFundUK, conservation of the Grade I listed St Peter’s and sensitive introduction of facilities has created a community venue celebrating arts and heritage that’s accessible and welcoming to everyone. 2/3

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So much incredible learning for our own project at St Margaret’s Braemar: the power of community partnerships and the opportunities these important buildings bring to transform people’s lives. 3/3

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19th century individuals in Angus enslaved over 5000 people. Slaves and their children were put to work on plantations in the West Indies where they had a life expectancy of 7 years. Records show the names given to them by their enslavers. Here is one of them: Ketty Roberts 8

The airy Cat A Listed Erskine Bridge earlier this week just below the cloud.

19th century individuals in Angus enslaved over 5000 people. Slaves and their children were put to work on plantations in the West Indies where they had a life expectancy of 7 years. Records show the names given to them by their enslavers. Here is one of them: Sylvia aged 31

19th century individuals in Angus enslaved over 5000 people. Slaves and their children were put to work on plantations in the West Indies where they had a life expectancy of 7 years. Records show the names given to them by their enslavers. Here is one of them: Hercules aged 18

19th century individuals in Angus enslaved over 5000 people. Slaves and their children were put to work on plantations in the West Indies where they had a life expectancy of 7 years. Records show the names given to them by their enslavers. Here is one of them: Rodgers aged 46

Front page news! Pick up today’s @heraldscotland for a piece by @sandradick on the historic time capsule that is the unique Cat A listed Soutar’s Shop being restored by Birse Heritage Trust - @ArchHFund is helping develop plans with an #HESsupported grant. heraldscotland.com/news/23869867.…

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You don't often see these 60s Lion Foundry bus stops and then two come along together....and only a couple of hundred yards apart #Dumfries #ironwork #heritage

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19th century individuals in Angus enslaved over 5000 people. Slaves and their children were put to work on plantations in the West Indies where they had a life expectancy of 7 years. Records show the names given to them by their enslavers. Here is one of them: Vulcan aged 3-4

19th century individuals in Angus enslaved over 5000 people. Slaves and their children were put to work on plantations in the West Indies where they had a life expectancy of 7 years. Records show the names given to them by their enslavers. Here is one of them: Tobbo aged 13-14