CSV worked in partnership with local schools, Parkview Residents Association, the Black Country Museum and the Small Heath History group to deliver this living history project.

Young Detectives trained 6 - 11 years olds to become “historical detectives” searching out clues to reveal the past of their local area.

Green corridors

The project focused on 'green corridors' such as rivers, canals and railways, examining the links between their past and present.

The past was revealed through visiting working heritage sites like the Black Country Museum, interviewing older members of the community, and researching old maps and records. Children learned more about the sites’ present through mapping exercises and interviews with regular users and visitors.

The young detectives explored the variation between these corridors and those in other countries, through interviewing older people from different cultures of origin.

Information gathered went to produce interpretative displays and leaflets about the sites studied,  exhibited at local schools, community centres and libraries.

CSV received a grant from the Local Network Fund for Children and Young People to deliver the Young Detectives project until December 2007, and are actively looking to continue this programme later in 2008.
 
For more information contact Clare Jessop:
Telephone: 0121 327 6033
Email: clare@csvenvironment.org.uk