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04/09/2014
400 Properties Open To Public Across Northern Ireland
Over 400 properties and events of cultural and historical interest are to be open to the public, free of charge, across Northern Ireland this weekend.
The announcement has been made as part of the European Heritage Opens Days Weekend which, for the first time, will include talks about historic properties that are also film sets for productions such as 'Game of Thrones', 'The Fall' and 'Dracula Untold'.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "Our historic environment is hugely beneficial to our cultural and economic well being, and these are wonderful days out for people of all ages. This year there are over 400 properties and events, including some 100 opening for the first time. Many will have living history and cultural activities helping to bring heritage alive for visitors.
"My Department recognizes and supports the excellent contribution that our built and cultural heritage makes to our environment and economy. We have invested over £4.6m in Listed Building Grant Aid in 2013/14, and a further £1m in historic monuments through conservation, outreach and public participation.
"EHOD gives everyone the chance to satisfy our natural curiosity about many of our historic buildings, be they churches, castles, or private homes. Many owners and groups have volunteered to open their doors to this event, from the refurbished Guild Hall in Derry to the Titanic Drawing Offices in Belfast. You can also visit a nuclear bunker."
"For the first time we have partnered with Craft NI and Food NI, resulting this year in a variety of bespoke craft and food heritage events inside historic buildings. This year’s programme also reflects a Decade of Centenaries and has a sub-theme of Anniversaries such as events marking the First World War and Belfast Central Library’s 125th anniversary."
(IT/CD)
The announcement has been made as part of the European Heritage Opens Days Weekend which, for the first time, will include talks about historic properties that are also film sets for productions such as 'Game of Thrones', 'The Fall' and 'Dracula Untold'.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "Our historic environment is hugely beneficial to our cultural and economic well being, and these are wonderful days out for people of all ages. This year there are over 400 properties and events, including some 100 opening for the first time. Many will have living history and cultural activities helping to bring heritage alive for visitors.
"My Department recognizes and supports the excellent contribution that our built and cultural heritage makes to our environment and economy. We have invested over £4.6m in Listed Building Grant Aid in 2013/14, and a further £1m in historic monuments through conservation, outreach and public participation.
"EHOD gives everyone the chance to satisfy our natural curiosity about many of our historic buildings, be they churches, castles, or private homes. Many owners and groups have volunteered to open their doors to this event, from the refurbished Guild Hall in Derry to the Titanic Drawing Offices in Belfast. You can also visit a nuclear bunker."
"For the first time we have partnered with Craft NI and Food NI, resulting this year in a variety of bespoke craft and food heritage events inside historic buildings. This year’s programme also reflects a Decade of Centenaries and has a sub-theme of Anniversaries such as events marking the First World War and Belfast Central Library’s 125th anniversary."
(IT/CD)
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