Cultures and memories

Inspired by TV series Peaky Blinders, young people used drama to explore the heritage of gang culture from Victorian times to the modern day.

Young people learned about ancient Welsh music and were taught how to use modern digital devices to create their own new compositions.

Young women from different ethnic backgrounds investigated and learned about the changing role of women over the past 100 years.

Beat Routes enabled young people to discover the history of recording music in the 20th century, experimenting and recording with pre-digital technology.

School pupils explored Birmingham archives to discover more about how protesters helped win women the vote.

South West Youth Parliament members took part in a project to learn about people who campaigned for change in their communities and in politics.

Young people researched 50 years of Caribbean music and culture in Bristol and shared their findings via radio, film and online.

The Routes and Rhythm project was created by a group of young people who wanted to know more about their cultural heritage through the history of music.

Luton Cultural Services Trust and a youth group purchased and decorated a traditional Romani vardo (wagon) in an original folk art style.

Inspired by the archives held at the Lincolnshire Museum of Life, young people explored Lincoln’s history to develop a radio play about life in the First World War.

Young people researched the experiences of the Accrington Pals in the First World War, developing a short film and workshop for secondary schools and encouraging others to make their own films.

Young people worked with a community arts organisation to discover the medieval heritage of their local area and build a stronger sense of community cohesion.