A project focusing on the teenage experience across decades of people living in Oldham has received thousands of pounds worth of funding.

Historic England has made funding available for a number of youth-led projects in the north of England which look to uncover and celebrate overlooked stories.

Among the 11 projects to receive funding is Oldham’s 21st Century Origins, which looks to showcase the teenage experience in the borough, with specific focus on white British and the South Asian communities.

Young people from the community will have the chance to explore what heritage means to people from different generations and capture the impact of cultural changes on the social make up of Oldham.

Those curating the project will exhibit a digital and in person exhibition, showcasing their research in Oldham schools and Oldham Gallery.

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Oldham’s 21st Century Origins will highlight how global heritages have shaped Oldham and allow future young people to learn about the origins of the borough.

The themes explored will include changing fashions, cuisines, education, values, recreational hobbies and events that shaped the community's political views.

The project will be delivered through a partnership between Peshkar, an arts charity working with underrepresented communities in Oldham, along with Waterhead Academy, Oldham College and Oasis Academy with Mahdlo Youth Zone.

Oldham’s 21st Century Origins was one of 11 projects to gain a grant of up to £15,000 from Historic England after more than 40 applications were made for the History in the Making scheme.

Ellen Harrison, Head of Creative Programmes and Campaigns at Historic England, said: “These History in the Making grants really show the breadth of what heritage can mean to different communities and the range of creative ways we can form connections to our local heritage through place marking.

"These projects will improve young people’s wellbeing by encouraging a sense of pride in their local place and enabling them to gain new skills and confidence."