Children and young people

The Eden Court Collective researching stories at the archives
The Eden Court Collective researching stories at the archives

Projects

A War Unheard

Young drama enthusiasts formed the Eden Court Collective, a theatre company that set out to explore and share the untold stories of warfare.

Young people in First World War historical costume
The cast of the play celebrate their achievements

Projects

Working The War

A group of young people researched the personal stories of families who worked in the local torpedo factory during the First World War.

Young actor playing the part of an ice cream seller for visiting school pupils
Young actor playing the part of an ice cream seller for visiting school pupils MAT

Projects

New Street Station history project for young people

Young people from Midland Actors Theatre joined the Library of Birmingham to explore and share the 160-year history of New Street Station.

Local young people working in Judy Woods, Bradford
Local young people working in Judy Woods, Bradford

Projects

QR Code Information Track Judy Woods Bradford

The Friends of Judy Woods and JAMES (Joint Activities and Motor Education Services) worked together to open up natural heritage to local young people through a new digital heritage trail.

A still from The Suffragettes video made by the young participants
A still from the Suffragettes video, created by the South West Youth Parliament

Projects

Heritage Heroes of Yesterday and Today

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

A group of young women standing around a table covered in old photographs
A group of young women research women campaigners in Birmingham's archives

Projects

Fight for the Right: the Birmingham Suffragettes

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

Young people kayaking

Projects

The Right Track

The Right Track allowed young people to come together in a range of exciting outdoor activities whilst exploring the importance of railway and mining heritage in the North East.

Young people interviewing for the radio station
Young people interviewing for the radio station

Projects

Dub Plate to Dub Step

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

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