Cultures and memories

Pupils at North Primary School discovered and shared the stories of former students who fought during the First World War through two HLF-supported projects.

First World War LGBT project looking at the lives of women working on stage in male roles.

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

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.

Exploring the history of people who objected to fighting in the First World War and telling their stories through an exhibition and educational resources.

Catholic and Protestant communities were brought together in this project investigating the impact of the First World War on the local area.

Narberth Museum is researching the letters of a Narberth soldier who shared his experiences on the frontline with friends and family back in Wales.

Young people from Brierfield and Nelson in Lancashire explored the role of their local community and the Indian Army in the First World War.

Community films and exhibitions uncovered a wartime story and reconnected local people with their museum

This project focused on the life of Walter Tull, the first black player for Tottenham Hotspur FC and one of the first black soldiers to have served as an officer during the First World War.

Young people in Wythenshawe worked with their local community housing group to learn about Wilfred Owen, a First World War poet who posthumously won the Military Cross.

Residents of the Langley Estate in Manchester used stories and photographs of their ancestors as inspiration to create a collective poem and film.