North East

During the Second World War thousands of women joined the Women's Land Army to help the war effort and replace men who had joined the armed forces. This 18-month project enabled local people to discover one part of this story near Newcastle.

Volunteers and local residents have gathered information on 1,700 local men from Tynemouth, all of whom died in the First World War.

Following the eBay purchase of the derelict George Elmy lifeboat by a group of dedicated volunteers, this project sought to return the lifeboat to its former glory and use it to learn about their local heritage.

The famous half-marathon’s social history and cultural impact was documented for the first time in a major exhibition that marked the event’s 30th anniversary.

Sunderland’s 600-year-old ship building heritage is celebrated by the enthusiastic volunteers of Sunderland Maritime Heritage (SMH).

Milfield Heavy Horse Association at Hay Farm in Berwick-upon-Tweed is set up to celebrate and preserve rare breed heavy horses and keep traditional farming skills alive.

Visually impaired volunteers investigated the 150-year-old history of their society to learn more about blind heritage in the North East

Trained volunteers supported people with learning disabilities to explore the industrial and social history of Winlaton in Gateshead.

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

Volunteers use photography and artwork to connect to the life of a notable natural historian.

A mental health organisation and its service users marked its 25th anniversary through a year of creative activities and research.

The story of a historic 19th century town house is being used by a charity to help older people to broaden their horizons.