Unearth and Celebrate Knowsley’s Food and Farming Heritage!

Together, let’s piece together Knowsley’s food and farming story, create an exhibition bringing farming heritage alive at the Knowsley Archives in Kirkby, and help shape a better food future in our community.

How it was

How it was

A borough built on fields, farms and food. Knowsley was once home to more than 140 farms, many of which have physically disappeared but not from memory.

Updates

Find out the latest about the project, what's happening, our events and opportunities.

Archiving

Volunteers are digging in to the maps, documents, and historical records to unearth the farming history at Knowsley Archives.
Storytelling

Storytelling

Uncovering Knowsley's farming history through storytelling to help share memories and experiences
Eating Knowsley

Eating Knowsley

Join us in celebrating local produce, heritage recipes and more!

Seeing the picture

Understanding Knowsley’s farming history through photography, mapping, and videography.

About

Creating a better food future in Knowsley using inspiration from the past. Dig in and let's unearth the area’s food and farming heritage using education, participation, research and activities.
experienced hands weaving

Creative crafts

Creative crafting bringing Knowsley's heritage alive and sharing it's farming and food history with others