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Mass Observation Archive: Exploring life in Britain from 1930s to 1950s Heritage projects raise the most profound questions! Mass Observation Archive "For me, seeing the 1947 diaries it brought history to life… much more personal and real. It was great to …

Makers, miners and money: sharing Yorkshire's industrial heritage Makers, miners and money groups explore Wentworth Castle Conservatory The East Peak Innovation Partnership has been working with volunteers to explore the fascinating stories of the …

The Curious Incident of the Gurkha Knife Gurkha knife The Curious Incident of the Gurkha Knife shared the role of South Asian soldiers in the First World War through live performances and an exhibition. To recognise the significant contribution of British …

Galsworthy and Human Battles on the Home Front Visitors listening to the audio tour at the John Galsworthy exhibition “The exhibition not only unearths the much-forgotten philanthropy of one of London’s greatest authors but also, through local stories, …

New Street Station history project for young people Young actor playing the part of an ice cream seller for visiting school pupils MAT Young people from Midland Actors Theatre joined the Library of Birmingham to explore and share the 160-year history of …

The experiences of women workers in the manufacturing industries in Wales 1945-1975 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. Women have worked …

Gas Girls: women workers in Avonmouth First World War Mustard Gas factories Actors performing 'Gas Girls' "When the cast stood staring at the end you could almost touch the sadness in the air for all that had happened." Audience member Inspired by the …

Redeveloping the Green Howards Museum Children viewing First World War objects at a Green Howards Museum outreach event The Green Howards Regimental museum received almost £1million to redevelop its galleries and put on a series of family activities. The …

Exploring Romani art and decorating a traditional wagon Luton Cultural Services Trust and a youth group purchased and decorated a traditional Romani vardo (wagon) in an original folk art style. The project wanted to explore the cultural meaning behind the …