Cultures and memories

Women from Small Heath, Birmingham came together to learn more about the little-known story of female factory workers in the First World War.

The Mindful Changes project explores the shifts in public perceptions and attitudes towards mental health over the last 100 years.

Thirty years after the 1984-5 miners' strike, North Staffs Miners’ Wives Action Group collected and shared the memories of local people.

Following decreases in their core funding the Birmingham Conservation Trust (BCT) had to look for new models to secure its future.

Young people and communities from the Welsh Valleys uncovered the experiences of Welsh soldiers during the First World War and created digital animations.

At a time of financial uncertainty, the Birmingham Pen Trade Heritage Association received a grant to help plan for a sustainable future.

Young people have uncovered the history behind social justice in Tyneside.

The Out and Proud project explores and celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) histories and heritage across Greater Manchester using digital technologies.

The Great War to Race Riots project focused on Liverpool's Black history from the end of the First World War to the 1919 Toxteth race riots.

Young people in Slough led a heritage project to commemorate the stories of Polish aircrew in the RAF to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

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

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.