The Merchant’s House has announced that they have ‘received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to re-invent The Merchant’s House on Marlborough’s High Street’. They further add that ‘the project aims to increase the resilience of the Merchant’s House and create an improved visitor offer’.
It is ‘development funding’ of £30,000 and will be used to help the Trust progress their plans to apply for a full National Lottery grant at a later date.
They note that the project will allow extensive consultation and research, to improve visitor experience to the historical site, giving better insight into relevant themes and resources. A significant next step following major restoration over several decades.
Volunteers, local groups and schools will be able to take part in the project through events and training opportunities, allowing even more people to enjoy and play a part in the ‘re-invention’ of The Merchant’s House.
In the long-term, the project will build the skills of volunteers, strengthen the resilience and future planning and ensuring that The Merchant’s House becomes more visible.
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