North East Community Projects
These are projects undertaken by community partners in Benwell and North Shields exploring aspects of history and aspirations for the future.
A Journey through Time, a graffiti art project, Phoenix Detached Youth Project, North Shields
Benwell in Felt, a felting art project, St James’ Centre for Heritage and Culture, Benwell
Bridging the History, a community-led oral history project, Meadow Well Connected, North Shields
Filming Change, creating a film of the historic graveyard, St James’ Heritage and Environment Group, Benwell
Growing Old in West Newcastle, events and activities for older people on the theme of local history, Search Project, Benwell
Hopes and Fears, creating a film with young people, Patchwork Youth Project, Benwell
Imagining Community at Cedarwood, a family and community history project, Cedarwood Trust, North Shields
Oral History Training and Support, Remembering the Past, Resourcing the Future and Living History North East
Playing with Change and Ideas, creating a mobile interactive toy, Riverside Community Health Project, Benwell
Remembering Benwell, developing new ways to reach communities, West Newcastle Picture History Collection, Benwell
Time Traveller, an intergenerational project, Pendower Good Neighbour Project, Benwell
West End and North Shields Stories, creating digital stories, Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums


