Cultures and memories

An expert explaining the historical significance of the docks, on site

Projects

Queenhithe Dock Heritage Timeline

The heritage timeline will explore the histories of people and communities who have influenced the only surviving Anglo Saxon dock, Queenhithe dock.

Archive image of the Peace Float in Cardiff
Archive image of the Peace Float in Cardiff

Projects

Cymru dros Heddwch / Wales for Peace

The Wales for Peace project focuses on one central question: in the 100 years since the First World War, how has Wales contributed to the search for peace?

BAM! Sistahood! Project

Projects

BAM! Sistahood! Project

BAM!Sistahood! was a ground breaking digital heritage project, documenting 70 years of black and minority (BAM) women's heritage in North East England.

Three participants hold up exhibits including shirts with text written on them

Projects

Hidden Now Heard

Royal Mencap Society secured funding to record, exhibit and preserve the hidden heritage of people with learning disabilities.

Volunteers learning about the club's role in the First World War
Volunteers learning about the club's role in the First World War

Projects

Huddersfield Rugby League: A Lasting Legacy

Volunteers of all ages found out about Huddersfield’s sporting history during the First World War, producing a website, town trails, an exhibition, a book and new resources for primary schools.

Children running on a Peterborough estate
Children running on a Peterborough estate

Projects

Forty Years On

Between 1968 and 2008 Peterborough experienced huge growth, developing from a small historic Fenland town into the modern, culturally diverse commercial centre of today.

Arthur Wharton, Victorian Sporting Superstar comic
Arthur Wharton, Victorian Sporting Superstar comic

Projects

The Arthur Wharton Heritage Project

This project told the story of the UK's first professional black footballer, with free educational resources exploring Arthur Wharton's heritage.

People learning how to gild
Project volunteers at a gilding techniques workshop

Projects

First Base Heritage & History Project

Transforming a historic building and giving new hope, skills and self-confidence to homeless participants.

Young participants by the River Lambourn

Projects

RENEWAL: reviving River Lambourn

West Berkshire Council and Newbury Community Resource Centre worked with local people to revive the fortunes of a neglected river.