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...of Ghana’s independence celebrations in 1957? Did you journey to the UK in search of further study, training or to start a new life? If so, we want to hear from you. We want your recollections and experiences to help us build a better picture of the history of Ghanaian communities in London through photographs and objects that are stored within your homes and within London’s museums and archives. The Black Cultural Archives and Royal Geographical...
...ed access to unknown or little used historic documents and offering better search and retrieval facilities for the historic documents. They have been creating resources using the collection for use to enhance public knowledge, recognition and understanding of the historic document archive. The judging panel said “They stood out for their approach to their project and the variety of projects they have going on. There is ongoing work on cataloguing...
...The page you’re looking for has not been found. That’s probably because the site has recently been re-designed, so the page addresses have changed. Here are some useful links to help you find what you’re looking for: the home page the search facility...
...in order to gather, protect and make available sources and resources for research, study, communication and training in relation to the history, practice and public understanding of therapeutic work with children, young people and adults, particularly in residential and group therapeutic settings, with an additional and closely related focus on progressive/alternative/democratic education. It holds several hundred archive collections, has an activ...
...ogue, scan and preserve the collection. The official opening of our onsite search room took place in February and was enormously successful, attended by directors of the association, local heritage providers and the Lord Mayor, since opening our doors to the public we have received over 100 visitors which for a small archive is fantastic! The database itself, which we hope to have online at some point, is a working success, I remember a young man...
...e Study Centre is open to both members of the Society and the public for research. The Society web site, www.lnwrs.org.uk, provides a history of the society and the LNWR with a map of the system, as well as other information about the railway and its staff. The site also provide access to the various services. Information about the Study Centre can be found on the site with a downloadable leaflet describing the Study Centre, the collections there,...
...ave discovered our innovative way of presenting local heritage whilst on a search for bog standard local history. For example a visitor commented ‘This is a wonderful new resource, especially for old exiled [Canvey] Islanders like myself.’ which portrays how our site gives an innovative breath of fresh air to traditional enthusiasts in heritage. These views also come from people our own age who would usually not find local history interesting. An...
...e Archive volunteers give talks for the Society using material they have researched. Over 700 people attended the Society’s talks in 2012, the greatest number in the 40-year history of the Society. In 2012 over 600 people attended a two- day exhibition of material from the archive and a second exhibition is planned for 2013. Subject to fundraising we also hope to start an oral history project in the village in 2013, and to work with the local muse...
...the only other built habitation in the valley. Since January we have been search ing for descendants of the shepherd families who lived at Hoar Oak Cottage, for people who walk or ride through the valley and for those involved in building and staying at the Exmoor Centre. Now, just over halfway through the project we are delighted to be able to share what we have been doing, what we have been finding, the remarkable stories that have been shared...
...pen up Norfolk’s past to as many people as possible. Archive groups will research and add information to each record to explain its significance and members of the public will be able to search by areas of interest, for example the history of a particular building or family. A range of creative activities such as making collages, maps and booklets, and even staging plays will complement the archive, enabling people of all abilities and skills to t...
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...n commemorating the Bicentenary. Site users can: Upload event details to a search able database Read featured stories and link to highlighted information Apply for Award for All grants for Bicentenary commemoration events/exhibitions Search for bicentenary events in their area Access a special area for teachers and schools To get your event or exhibition included on the site enter details into the database using the Direct Data Entry system (DDE)....
...le to help. You could: Look at a map of the organisations in our directory Search for the archive in question Hope that helps! And good luck with your research. For general enquiries For enquiries related to the Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) and this website, and to tell us about any news or information related to community archives, please contact: enquiries@communityarchives.org.uk For conference enquiries For enquiries related to...
...rchival research techniques and skills – General advice on planning your research and using archives https://arts-scheme.co.uk/ If you want to find out what organisations in the UK hold archives that are open to the public, where they are and how to contact them, then a good site to search is The National Archives ARCHON directory at: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/ The National Register of Archives contains information on the nature and...
...ne and internet articles, books, posters, programmes, industry documents and artefacts. Within the holdings are special collections of leading architects and cinema companies as well as personal research collections which represent a lifes work. We appreciate donations both large and small from our members, the general public as well as from within the industry....
...alf of smaller repositories throughout England. The database allows you to search and browse catalogues from many archives in England, dating from the 900s to the present day. These archives are cared for in local record offices and libraries, universities, museums and national and specialist institutions across England, where they are made available to the public. Visit the Access to Archives website or search the A2A database. Community Archives...
...urge you to contact the convenor at UKMCG@thackraymuseum.org and get your health related archive on the map. If you don’t have health related material, is there someone is your neighbourhood who has? Please search out local hospital museums, medical record offices or libraries and let them know about the project. If you have a lead you’d like me to follow please email me at community archives....
...dinner in our room. It was a curious thing’. Andy Aliffe was inspired to research and write about the subject after seeing a poster in an exhibition at London’s Guild Hall Library. Andy says ‘I did a double take when I saw advertising material for a Rock Band dated 1845.The vision of a Victorian Rock Band travelling around in a fleet of darkened windowed, ‘stretched’ horse drawn carriages, with an entourage of ‘groupies’ and ‘roadies’, trashing in...
...on of young people, where they convey their dreams, achievements, loss and search for their own voice. This documentary depicts the Latin American culture enriching main festivals such as Carnaval del pueblo, Thames Festival and other representative cultural events in London. Credits This project is led by the Pro-Peruvian Arts UK. It is coordinated by Sofia Buchuck in partnership with Imagen Latina TV and the most representative young community o...
...t Helier estate (Surrey) Oral History Project then discussed how it will research, with the help of local volunteers, the memories of its oldest residents and construction of the estate initially built to re-home families from the slums of inner London . The Manchester Jewish Museum, which also promotes a wider message to all communities of tolerance and understanding, mentioned that it seeks support to fund the Auschwitz to Ambleside Project. The...
The National Lottery Awards are the annual search for the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects. Lottery players raise £25million each week for good causes and the Awards highlight how that funding has changed the UK for the better. The Awards consist of seven categories that reflect the different types of projects that benefit from Lottery funding. The categories are: · Best Arts Project · Best Education Project · Best Environment Project · Bes...
...ildings and archaeology. This makes it a great visual resource for those researching and archiving family and local history. Work on Picture Norfolk is ongoing so new images are constantly added to the site. Norfolk Heritage Explorer Norfolk Heritage Explorer offers a unique opportunity to access thousands of records, maps and images that describe the archaeology of Norfolk from the Palaeolithic period to the modern day. These records deal with...
Smarden Heritage Centre is located at Smarden’s Charter Hall and is administered by Smarden Local History Society. The Centre opened in April 2008 and has built an extensive archive relating to Smarden’s rich past. The Centre is open Friday mornings from 9:30am to 1:30pm or by appointment. The Centre contains many unique records of Smarden including the 6 volume Women’s Institute Archive and Halford Mills’ unpublished 200 page history of the vill...
