While history may not traditionally be many young people's favourite subject, hundreds are getting a kick out of going back to their roots and discovering the hidden stories that underpin the environment in which they live.
It's all part of the Young Roots project, which has sparked the imagination of groups around the country and overturned stereotypes, according to the scheme's southwest co-ordinator, Sharon Adams. "The assumption is that heritage is boring," she explains.
"But this has made it exciting and accessible, and it gets young people looking at their city in a different way."
Major financial backing
Young Roots is co-ordinated by The National Youth Agency and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Designed for 13- to 20-year-olds, it will be showcased in this year's Youth Work Week, which takes place from 1-9 November.
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