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Oral Histories
We are excited to launch an oral history project that will increase representation in our Staffordshire collections, by collecting and preserving the stories and experiences of people who identify with LGBTQ+ communities. Oral histories are a fantastic way to connect with and share histories in the words of the people who experienced them. What is…
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COLLECTIVE: LGBTQ+ Project
We are excited to announce the launch of our new LGBTQ+ project: COLLECTIVE. Over the next year, we will collaborate with Staffordshire communities to increase the representation of LGBTQ+ histories across our archive and museum collection. We need your help! COLLECTIVE will bring together ephemera items that speak to the histories of LGBTQ+ communities across…
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Juneteenth – Staffordshire and Slavery
159 years ago on June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas. This day is celebrated annually to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Our Staffordshire and Slavery research project explores Staffordshire’s connections with the Trans-Atlantic trade of enslaved people. Hannah Smith, volunteer…
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A glimpse behind the scenes
Co-production is at the heart of the Staffordshire History Centre Co-production means collaborating with your community and letting their ideas shape the final outcomes. Learning Officer Lizzie has been working with groups, schools and families to develop new activities and resources for the new Staffordshire History Centre. In this blog she explores the work that…
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Call out for exhibition designers
We’re seeking to appoint a designer for the design and production of two exciting and creative touring exhibitions funded as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Staffordshire History Centre project. ‘From Leek to Llandudno’ looks at how Staffordshire people spent their holiday time in the 20th century, focussing on seaside holidays. It starts…
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Staffordshire & Slavery Project update
PhD researcher Hannah gives an update on the project and the work of the volunteers. The focus groups, which are transcribing documents relating to Staffordshire and slavery, have been running since October 2023 and been going very well. There has been a great environment of learning, sharing, and questioning. Each volunteer has been working on…
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Three Staffordshire Women
Members of our engagement team have been taking a look at the lives of three Staffordshire Women for Women’s History Month. Mabel Layng Community History Development Officer Hannah takes a look at the artist Mabel Layng. Mabel Layng (1881-1937), born in Macclesfield, moved to Stafford early in her life. She was around two years old…
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Elias Ashmole
History Access Point volunteer Alex explores the story of one of Lichfield’s famous sons. One of the things I like about Lichfield is its close and visible relationship with its history. The cathedral, Guildhall, Erasmus Darwin museum, Dr Johnson’s Birthplace – all of these fabulous buildings proudly boast their connections to the past. As such,…
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Beneath our feet: the story of an exhibition
Collections Interpretation Officer, Sophie, looks back at the development of the ‘Beneath our feet’ exhibition. In October 2022 I joined the Archives and Heritage service on a 4-year contract at a really exciting stage in the Staffordshire History Centre project. Alongside collaborating with the team on interpretation for the History Centre and learning the ropes,…
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Ashley’s work experience
We recently hosted Ashley for a flexible work placement spread over a number of weeks where he shadowed a number of staff and saw the range of skills our team use every day. We are really pleased Ashley enjoyed his time with the team and has learnt new skills; he has kindly documented his experience…
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