Create Inclusive Programming and Engagement
See advice and examples on how to create inclusive exhibitions and events. Find guidance on the best interpretation methods to engage diverse audiences.
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Creating and learning from engagement projects
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What Does Co-creation Look Like?
When done well, co-creation can transform a heritage project into a shared experience that provides a lasting impact.
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Historic England Segments
The Historic England Segments are designed to help heritage organisations reach a diverse range of people.
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How Can We Work With and Learn from Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Communities?
This advice is for heritage organisations looking to broaden the stories they tell to include the stories of Gypsies, Roma, and Traveller communities.
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Case Study: Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Your Participants in Heritage Projects
A case study on planning and providing access support for project leaders and participants when sharing and discovering sensitive histories.
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Case Study: Creating Engaging Online Content About Diverse Histories
This case study looks at a series of Instagram reels about LGBTQ+ history in various places across England, created by Hollyzone History.
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Case Study: Telling Overlooked Local Stories Through Ambitious Heritage Programming
'Unearthed: Collective Histories' was a 12-month pilot programme of commissions, workshops and events about 20th century histories of Clapham, London.
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Case Study: Addressing Sensitive Topics Through Heritage Projects
A case study about 'Remembering Greenheys and Len Johnson', a Steam Hubs and Pubs CIC project.
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Case Study: Using Trauma-informed Approaches to Uncover Sensitive Stories
‘Moments of Grace’ is a co-created project about working-class experiences of marginalised health professionals in London.
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Case Study: Creating a Lasting Legacy Celebrating Workers' History with Homeless People
The 'Navvies' project explores and commemorates the heritage of the 17,000 working-class labourers who dug the Manchester Ship Canal.
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Case Study: Responding to Local Needs Through Heritage to Increase a Sense of Belonging and Cohesion
The 'Out of the Blue' project shows how you can engage with diverse groups and the importance of this work.
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Case Study: Create a Heritage Project That Lessens Barriers to Participation
A case study of the work of Britannia Sailing Trust, submitted by members of The Heritage Alliance as part of their inclusive sector support work.
Engaging young people
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Case Study: Using Heritage Projects to Create Opportunities for Young People to Learn New Skills
A case study about the Youth Blacksmithing project by Newbigin Community Trust.
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Case Study: Engaging Working Class Young Men with Local Sporting Heritage
'Halifax Stars' is a project that celebrates local boxing heritage. This case study was produced with verd de gris arts.
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Case Study: Authentic Consultations – Working with Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
A case study covering 3 projects from the History of Science Museum and Oxford University Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM).
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Case Study: Building Young People’s Heritage Skills Through Active Participation and Co-creation
The 'People of Jane Pit' project engaged young people with collaboration and access to learning heritage skills.
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Case Study: Exploring Working-Class Local Heritage with School Children
The 'Beneath our Feet' project is an excellent example of working with school-aged children and teachers to tell working-class heritage stories.
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Case Study: Exploring Contested Histories with Primary School Pupils
A case study exploring how the work of an academic historian was recontextualised to create a history walking tour and a range of learning resources.
