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Growing up now

Growing up elsewhere in the world

Not everyone who lives in Leeds today grew up here. Leeds is now a tolerant and respectful city, no matter where someone has come from the world.

 

Charles’ story:

Charles talks about growing up in the West Indies (St Kitts and Nevis), making toys, and playing in the sea. Made in 2015 as part of a Leeds Museums and Galleries community project. Watch Charles' story here.  

 

Inder, Raj and Kavan’s story:

Three generations of the same family talk about the differences in their childhoods. They discuss playing music and different toys. Made in 2015 as part of a Leeds Museums and Galleries community project. Watch their story here.  

 

Making a Home in Leeds

This film highlights the stories of four people who have moved to Leeds from their place of birth. It asks all four people the same open questions about where they were born, why the came to Leeds, what they brought with them and their hopes for their future and the future of the city.