Cultures and memories

The Living Past project aims to preserve the literary heritage of Seamus Heaney, and the natural heritage that inspired his works.

The stories of 10 Caribbean elders from the Windrush generation, who arrived in the UK between the 1940s and 1960s, have been recorded and shared for the first time.

Community films and exhibitions uncovered a wartime story and reconnected local people with their museum

A collection of paintings depicting nursing during the First World War was researched and exhibited, engaging the local community with this exceptional collection.

The archive project engaged new audiences with social heritage in Slough, especially those from South Asian communities.

The Afro Solo UK project documented the story of African migration into Greater Manchester during the 1920s–1960s.

Volunteers worked with their local branch of Mind to collect and share the stories of people who have used the charity’s mental health services over the last 50 years.

Our Our Day Out encouraged people to explore the Keith Medley photographic archive based at Liverpool John Moores University.

Scottish Traveller history was explored through the eyes of a group of young Travellers based in Aberdeen during the winter months.

This 12-month project collected objects and historical information that are important to people and the history of their country, ranging from objects on childbirth to marriage.

People with brain injuries explored the experiences of similar people in the past in this innovative heritage project.

An HLF Skills for the Future grant enabled the CBA to offer year-long workplace learning bursaries.