A STOURBRIDGE school hosted a visit for European students to meet residents and talk about the Second World War.

Year ten and 11 pupils at Redhill School in Junction Road worked with staff and students from Italy, Germany, Slovenia and Poland.

The group worked on a project about world war experiences, life in the military, evacuation stories and working in the factories.

European Union funded the project and the school received support from the British Council before being selected to take part.

Generations Project co-ordinator at Redhill School, Darren Howard, said: "It is a great opportunity to get different generations together bridging links between teenagers and pensioners.

"It is clear that where ever you were in Europe during the war life was very difficult and I feel it is also important that our pupils not only consider the realities of living through a world war but what it was like for people in other countries. "

The visit took place from March 7-11 and information received from the interviews will be made into a DVD and a book.

Councillor Liz Walker, cabinet member for children's services at Dudley Council, said: "This is a very interesting project for children at Redhill to be involved in.

"I am pleased they have been able to take part in this unique scheme and am sure it will give them a better understanding of what life was like during the war."