We were delighted to learn of our success in applying to Historic England for funding to further develop the Castle Street properties.
From Historic England’s press release:
Historic England is continuing to support the growth of Carlisle’s Tullie museum with £200,000 funding for the regeneration of the Grade II listed Castle Street terrace.
This contribution will build on Historic England’s previous support for the museum where a grant was recently provided to fund vital repairs to their iconic Grade I listed Gatehouse.
Dating from the 19th century, these new additional spaces will help the museum trust continue their mission to create a hub for culture in the centre of Carlisle, while also enhancing the city’s Historic Quarter.
Thirty-seven much-loved historic buildings and sites across England including six in the North West will be saved for future generations through £15 million in repair grants announced today (Thursday 7 August).
The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, led by Historic England and funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, will rescue listed buildings and sites facing dereliction or demolition. Projects range from Victorian market halls to medieval churches, creating new jobs and community spaces.
The one-year fund prioritises heritage sites serving disadvantaged communities and which demonstrate strong local benefits, from job creation to cultural events.
In the North West, successful projects, totalling £2.4 million, include: essential repairs to Salford Lads Club in Greater Manchester, the restoration of the upper seating areas at Morecambe Winter Gardens, Lancashire and the conservation of the Grade II listed pumphouse at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
This funding prevents irreversible loss of England’s built heritage whilst delivering the Government’s commitment to break down barriers to opportunity and deliver growth.
Historic buildings are at the heart of local communities, providing spaces for education, arts and local enterprise.
The fund operates alongside Historic England’s existing Heritage at Risk programme, targeting sites requiring immediate action to prevent further deterioration.
Louise Brennan, Director of Regions at Historic England said: “Thanks to the extra funding from the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, we are able to breathe new life into neglected historic buildings in the North West that we haven’t been able to help through our existing grant schemes. This initiative will not only boost economic growth but also create amazing opportunities for people in some of the region’s most disadvantaged areas. We’re thrilled to support projects that harness the power of heritage to make a real difference where it’s needed most.”
Heritage Minister, Baroness Twycross said: “Our extraordinary heritage weaves together the stories that define who we are as communities and as a nation.
“We are delivering on our Plan for Change, through the Heritage at Risk Fund, by breathing new life into treasured places, buildings and monuments across the North West, helping to increase opportunities and ensuring that future generations have access to our rich heritage.”
