Cultures and memories

This project established a pop-up museum of LGBT+ history, curated by young people that celebrates four decades (1976-2016) across Merseyside.

The Mental Health, Past, Present, Future project is exploring the history of mental health treatment for young people.

Exploring the contributions of Rossendale’s first generation Bangladeshi Pioneers through intergenerational working.

Young people from Chesterton changed their attitude to their neighbourhood by uncovering its Roman past.

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

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.

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

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 in Tredegar explored the history of a local memorial plaque through creative work and film-making.

Young people with learning disabilities practiced a variety of ancient crafts and shared new skills with their wider local community through a traditional fair.