St Helens
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£230,000 Lottery Grant Set To Bring Sankey Canal Heritage Back to Life
A major new project is set to transform a historic stretch of the Sankey Canal in Blackbrook, St Helens, thanks to a £230,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Sankey Canal: Connecting Communities & Heritage is a project that will protect important heritage features, improve access to the canal, enhance wildlife habitats and help…
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A Shed-Load of Talent
A brand-new Community Shed has been launched at the No.7 Bottle Shop, Cannington Shaw, St Helens.This project is delivered in partnership with Groundwork in Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside. Its aim is to provide a welcoming, active space where local residents can meet, share skills and restore a piece of our town’s identity. More Than Just…
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A Summer Festival of Sunshine, Smiles and St Helens Heritage
The historic No. 7 Bottle Shop at Cannington Shaw was a hub of activity at the weekend, as families, local heritage enthusiasts and curious newcomers flocked to a free Summer Festival. Bathed in sunshine, the event successfully celebrated the local community, while offering a glimpse into the building’s industrial past and a bright future. Attendees…
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Cannington Shaw
The historic No. 7 bottle shop building has a unique place in St Helens’ glassmaking history. This historic Grade II Listed Structure is being restored and conserved as part of a £1.3m construction works project funded by St Helens Town Deal. The long-term vision is to bring the building back to life in the community,…