Cultures and memories

A first for the West Midlands, Chinese Lives in Birmingham was created to capture the hidden histories of Birmingham's Chinese community.

A collection of paintings depicting nursing during the First World War was researched and exhibited, engaging the local community with this exceptional collection.

People living in Luton took a step back in time to explore what life was like during the First World War and the impact it had on people living in Luton at the time.

The Cheshire Gardens Trust led on a project to explore the fascinating history of Caldwell’s Nurseries in Knutsford.

The Rowntree Society aims to raise awareness of the legacy of the York-based industrialist, social reformer and philanthropist, Joseph Rowntree.

Manchester Chinese archive trained volunteers to record, preserve and share a community’s hidden history.

The Women’s Archive of Wales recorded the experiences of women working in factories across the country after 1945, filling a gap in our social history.

Bread in Common explored 2,000 years of Newcastle baking traditions, from wartime loaves made from potato to the arrival of new breads from Poland and the Middle East.

To mark the opening of the Beacon Arts Centre, Rig Arts celebrated the history of entertainment in Inverclyde throughout the 20th century.

The Rossendale Valley's fascinating but little known history of footwear manufacturing is now being shared for the first time with a wide and diverse audience.

Volunteers helped to create an audio-visual exhibition exploring local historical figure John Galsworthy’s role in the First World War and his legacy in Kingston.