Eden Camp has received £224,000 of government cash to help with a major renovation project.
The money from the shared prosperity fund will be used to help preserve the former prisoner camps huts.
Frank Wood is head of restoration at the camp, he says major works will be taking place over the winter months.
Set in the original buildings and grounds of a WWII Prisoner of War Camp, Eden Camp Modern History Museum looks to preserve an important piece of local and national heritage with the 50% matched funding over a two-year period, following previous extensive investment from the family-owned business to enhance the much-loved visitor attraction.
Frank Wood says the matched funding will be used for specialist works this winter using Yorkshire firms.
Set in the original buildings and grounds of a WWII Prisoner of War Camp, Eden Camp Modern History Museum looks to preserve an important piece of local and national heritage with the 50% matched funding over a two-year period, following previous extensive investment from the family-owned business to enhance the much-loved visitor attraction.
Frank says the work over the winter months will ensure the historic huts can be experienced by future generations
Howard Johnson and Paula Peace, co-owners and directors of Eden Camp are thrilled with the positive news,
“We are extremely appreciative of the support shown by North Yorkshire Council and York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub for the project. We are passionate about keeping our local history alive and are proud to continue sharing our extensive archives with the local community, visitors, volunteers and school children through the help of UK Government funding.”
Thousands of visitors, including school children, enjoy the museum, learning about the local and national history of the camp, and a wider understanding of the military and social contexts of WWII. The Museum prides itself in being a key supporter of the local community, and a contributor to the thriving visitor economy in North Yorkshire.
Cllr Simon Myers, North Yorkshire Council's executive member for culture, leisure and housing, and chairperson of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund places sub-group at North Yorkshire Council, said:
“Eden Camp provides an important insight into modern history bringing to life what it was like to be in a prisoner of war camp during World War Two.
“It is important that we continue to preserve that history for future generations and this grant will help towards achieving that ambition.”
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