The Eden Court Collective researching stories at the archives
Projects
A War Unheard
Young drama enthusiasts formed the Eden Court Collective, a theatre company that set out to explore and share the untold stories of warfare.
Young people
Projects
Being British: sharing the contribution of Birmingham's migrants
Young people researched the experiences and impact of Birmingham's migrants and discovered what it means to be British.
Young people exploring the heritage of Victorian gang culture
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Blinders to Burgers: Gang Culture in Birmingham: Lessons from History
Inspired by TV series Peaky Blinders, young people used drama to explore the heritage of gang culture from Victorian times to the modern day.
A re-enactment of the first female munition workers football match in Coventry nearly 100 years on Eyeful Media CIC
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No Game For Girls: A history of women's football in WW1
No game for girls explored how First World War munitionette football teams drew crowds of thousands before they were banned after the war by an anti-women’s football campaign.
Young people collect oral histories
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Each One, Teach One
The project brought together young and older people to explore the built heritage of Hulme and Moss Side from the 1950s to the present day.
Young people carry out research for the project
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Back-a-yard
This project was designed to give young people the opportunity to preserve the heritage of the African Caribbean community living in Newport.
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Exploring the history of African footballers in the UK
From Ghana-born Arthur Wharton in the 1880s to Togolese Spurs star Emmanuel Adebayor, African footballers have been bringing their incredible skills to the UK's professional football leagues for nearly 130 years.
Trainees develop practical skills supervised by experienced volunteers
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Industrial railway trail - display track and viewing area
The construction of a demonstration light railway has preserved vital engineering skills, and helped young people get in touch with their heritage.
A crinoline-style skirt and matching bodice, in white cotton gauze with extensive beetle wing embroidery
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Costume through the Centuries
The National Trust led on this project to promote the Springhill Costume Collection, widely acknowledged as Ireland’s leading textile collection.
The Cambria in sail whilst moored as a visitor attraction at St Katharine’s Docks
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A new lease of life for Sailing Barge Cambria
This project repaired the last fully sailing Thames trading barge, and converted her into an educational resource.
Volunteer with archaeological find at Abberley dig Abberley Hills Preservation Society
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Revealing medieval Abberley
Volunteers and school children used archaeological techniques to discover the lost heritage of Abberley, Worcestershire.
One of the young participants demonstrates wartime medical techniques to a young visitor
Projects
Wartime Medicine and Innovation
Young people investigated the medical developments from the First World War and the impact they have on their lives today.