Ambitious plans for a multi-million pound transformation of Sunderland's Museum and Winter Gardens have taken a significant step forward as the city council secures vital funding.
Sunderland City Council has been awarded £299,425 of development funding from The National Heritage Lottery Fund to continue its plans and apply for a full National Heritage Lottery grant in 2024.
Proposals, which have been shaped by the views of residents and museum visitors, will see major improvements to the popular visitor attraction, making much more of the museum and the visitor, exhibition and collection spaces.
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