Tag: Libraries
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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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Turnips to Let: The Lichfield Mercury
Blackadder: Baldrick, I’ve always been meaning to ask, do you have any ambitions in life apart from the acquisition of turnips? Baldrick: Er, no. Blackadder: So what would you do if I gave you a thousand pounds? Baldrick : I’d get a little turnip of my own. Blackadder: So what would…
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Lichfield History Access Point
Nestled in the heart of Lichfield, our History Access Point brings together historical resources from across the county to illuminate the histories of Staffordshire, Lichfield and the county’s residents. The HAP has table space, physical reference materials and digital resources in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s. Located on the first floor of St Mary’s…
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Staffordshire History Festival 2023
Throughout September and October we will be showcasing and celebrating local history during the Staffordshire History Festival. This annual event is supported by archives and heritage and led by our libraries and arts colleagues. This year our main festival events include our sold out heritage open day and brand new walking tours of Eastgate Street…
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A Sense of Place
Participant painting flowers at one of the workshops Using the collections to inspire art, creativity and conversation From January 2023 the Archives and Heritage team have been joining forces with Staffordshire Libraries to deliver a creative wellbeing programme in two community managed libraries in Stafford. The Staffordshire Creative Residency formed part of the regional A…
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