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Bosworth Battlefield shortlisted for national award
Posted on 11/05/2009
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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, run by Leicestershire County Council, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Museums and Heritage Awards for Excellence 2009.
Now in its seventh year, The Museums and Heritage Awards recognise and celebrate best practice within museums, galleries and heritage visitor attractions across the UK.
Bosworth Battlefield is one of just six national attractions to be shortlisted for the Classic Award, which is open to any museum, gallery or heritage attraction that has been established for 10 years or more.
Judges will be looking for evidence of continued growth, development and visitor interest over the long term, with emphasis being placed on the ongoing relevance and vibrancy of the museum.
All entries will be judged by a panel of experts from a range of industry sectors at a dinner in London on Wednesday 13 May.
Heather Broughton of Leicestershire County Council adds: “ We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Classic Award as it recognises the continued growth and development of Bosworth Battlefield since it first opened in 1974 and acknowledges the positive reactions of our visitors and schoolgroups.”
Notes to Editors
Background: Bosworth Battlefield is run by Leicestershire County Council and is the location of the Battle of Bosworth. The battle, which took place on 22 August 1485, brought an end to 30 years of English civil war, now known as the War of the Roses and saw the infamous King Richard III lose both his life and crown to Henry Tudor. The Battlefield includes an award-winning exhibition telling the story of the Battle and looking at its impact on British history, which has been funded by an award from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Address: Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, Sutton Cheney, Nr Market Bosworth, CV13 OAD
Telephone: 01455 290 429
Web: www.bosworthbattlefield.com
For further information: Mel Atkinson – 0116 3057046 – matkinson@leics.gov.uk