
Projects
New Lanark Mills
Acquisition, through compulsory purchase, of the Mills and Institute for the Formation of Character
SS Great Britain, Repairs to Hull
Restoration of Brunel's ship, SS Great Britain, the first major iron-built ship, launched in 1843.
Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, water wheel
Restoration and installation of an 1851 waterwheel designed by Sir William Fairbairn.
All Souls, Haley Hill, Halifax 1
Restoration of the spire and roof of All Souls Church, Haley Hill, Halifax. The church, de
Earl of Pembroke’s Inventory, 1561
Acquisition of an inventory drawn up for William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke (1501?
Macdonald Muniments
Acquisition of the muniments of the Macdonald family dating from the 16th century up to and includin
Charles Hill Collection
Acquisition of collection of paintings, ships' plans, ship models, instruments and business document
Rudchester Fort, Hadrian’s Wall
Acquisition of 28-acre site of unexcavated Roman Fort in order to protect it.
Coed Crafnant, Gwynedd
Acquisition of an ancient woodland of 49ha on the slopes of Mynydd Llanbedr.
'Country Cart Crossing a Ford' and 'Cottage Door with Girl and Pigs' by Gainsborough
Acquisition of two paintings by Thomas Gainsborough: Country Cart Crossing a Ford, and Cottage Do