A RENEWED bid for National Lottery cash to benefit a North-East railway museum is to be made.
Darlington Borough Council is taking a fresh look at its five-year development plan, which could turn Darlington Railway Centre and Museum into the hub of a World Heritage site.
A bid for Heritage Lottery Fund cash was lodged last September. Now, this is to be resubmitted after consultation with the North-East Museums, Libraries and Archives Council.
It is hoped the fresh plans will ensure the success of the bid, but a number of measures have been taken to attract visitors in the short-term.
As well as a number of new displays, the waiting room is being converted into a picture gallery and video room, while an area next to the museum shop is being turned into a temporary exhibit space.
The shop has been upgraded, while a YMCA team has been tidying the museum grounds.
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