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BBC News
20-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Gloucester: Project to repair medieval monument begins
Work has begun to conserve and enhance a "vital" historic Oswald's Priory in Gloucester was built by Alfred the Great's eldest daughter and later became the resting place for the relics of the Christian martyr St Oswald and also Queen Aethelflaed. The monument has been previously targeted by vandalism and graffiti and is currently on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register. Councillor Rebecca Trimnell, from Gloucester City Council, said: "I'm delighted to see this project get under way and look forward to seeing the results." The local authority received grants of £20,000 from Historic England and £16,000 from the government's Shared Prosperity Fund to carry out the work, which includes improvements to the landscaping, new architectural lighting and CCTV cameras. Small scale repairs to the stonework and improvements to the gravelled area are due to be carried out as well as the installation of interpretation panels telling visitors more about the history of the is hoped that the work will lead to the monument being removed from the at risk Simmonds, south west regional director at Historic England, said: "St Oswald's is a fascinating monument and a vital part of the story of Gloucester. "We're pleased to support the council to help keep it safe and in good repair, so that it can continue to be enjoyed by locals and visitors to the city for years to come."
BBC News
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
New roof to protect 'much-loved' Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe
Work to replace the roof of a theatre is expected to finish in March, officials have Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe, was built in 1958, but a recent survey found the existing roof had reached the end of its Lincolnshire Council, which owns the building, said it could no longer continue with patchwork repairs due to the risk of leaks damaging the auditorium, performance equipment and other parts of the £160,000 funding for the project has come from the government's Shared Prosperity Fund. The venue, which is named in honour of the late actress Dame Joan Plowright, has been described by the council as an "essential part of Scunthorpe's entertainment scene".Councillor John Davison, cabinet member for culture, heritage and arts, said: "This investment is fantastic news for the Plowright Theatre and for the local community."By replacing part of the roof now, we are protecting this much-loved venue and ensuring it remains a vibrant space for live performances in North Lincolnshire."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
