An eighteen month project to research the history of the grammar schools in Leigh and to collect, explore, preserve and share memories and artefacts supported by 3 paid heritage interns.

Led and administered by Healthy Arts with support from Wigan & Leigh Archives & Local Studies and Bedford High School. The project culminated in a Celebration Day which included an interactive exhibition of videos and artefacts, a debate about grammar school education and live performances by professional actors and schoolchildren recreating school experiences.

Artists:
Martin Green (actor & director)
Julie McKiernan (researcher & writer)
Actors:
Chris Boyle, Dane Christy, Jo Dakin, Maggie Hall, Maria Lowe, John Naughton, Erica Park-Warburton, Megan Price, Nicola Reynolds, Ruth Welch, Adam Little & Michael Pitt.

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