Cultures and memories

Project sign at Ordsall Stadium

Projects

Past Times

The history of Odsal Stadium – home to the Bradford Bulls – was protected for future generations as part of this project.

Young people using the internet to research the Somme
Young people exploring the stories of the Somme

Projects

Reflections On The Somme

Reflections On The Somme, developed and led by young people, will explore perspectives of soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Somme.

School children watching as poppy plaques are created by an artist
Artist session in school to create Poppy plaques

Projects

Discovering Their Footsteps

Pupils at North Primary School discovered and shared the stories of former students who fought during the First World War through two HLF-supported projects.

Women involved in the Pershore Plum project
Women involved in the Pershore Plum project

Projects

Food production in the Vale during the First World War

Community groups and university partners came together to explore how the First World War was won in the market gardens of Worcestershire as well as on the battlefield.

Women in World War I: The Welsh Experience
Margaret Ann Lloyd and friend at Mannesman Ammunitions

Projects

Women in World War I: The Welsh Experience

This 12-month project focused on the hidden histories of women in the First World War. It marked the Centenary of 1915 – the year when women were first actively encouraged to undertake work traditionally performed by men.

Souvenir booklet about the work of the Hyde Group of the No-Conscription Fellowship, c.1919.
Souvenir booklet about the work of the Hyde Group of the No-Conscription Fellowship, c.1919.

Projects

Invisible histories from the First World War

Exploring the history of people who objected to fighting in the First World War and telling their stories through an exhibition and educational resources.

Narberth Museum: Letters from the Front
People from Pembrokeshire explore the First World War through soldier’s poignant handwritten letters

Projects

Letters from the Front: Learning from the past

Narberth Museum is researching the letters of a Narberth soldier who shared his experiences on the frontline with friends and family back in Wales.

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