YOUNG people in Bradford will have the opportunity to learn more about a major historical event – from people who actually lived through it – in an exciting new project later this month.

Bradfordians aged 16 to 18 are being invited to take part in a conversation with elderly South Asian people on the 1947 Partition of India.

People of all ethnicities are invited to learn more about the event, which resulted in deaths and displacement and drastically changed the political landscape of the Indian subcontinent.

Young people can choose a day to participate in the project – which is led by Huddersfield-based groups, Partition Education Group and Sangam Radio – between Monday, 25 and Thursday, 28 July.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus:

Attia Shiraz, Project Co-ordinator, said: “The curriculum doesn’t always cover British colonialism or partition – so we’re hoping this intergenerational dialogue can teach young people more.

“Partition is part of our history, whether you’re South Asian or not, and we hope the elderly can share their experiences of it.

“There is such a wealth of untold stories about partition, and we hope this project will ignite people’s curiosity.”

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The flyer has been reproduced in several South Asian languages, including Urdu (pictured here), Punjabi, Hindi and BengaliThe flyer has been reproduced in several South Asian languages, including Urdu (pictured here), Punjabi, Hindi and Bengali

Young people will also receive £50 for taking part, and more information can be found by contacting Attia at Attia.Shiraz@gmail.com or on 07940 255330.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 22 July.