The long view
A snapshot of some landmarks in the lives of deaf and disabled people across the world since the 13th century – from oppression to work, education and choice about where to live.
Research group Liverpool
Posts from members of the volunteer research and archive group in Liverpool.
Our evacuation diary, 1939
Ann, a volunteer researcher in Liverpool, shares excerpts from a handwritten diary that was kept by students of the Royal School for the Blind, Liverpool upon their evacuation in 1939.
The politics of disability: from 6th century China to the Industrial Revolution
Anna Fairley attends a talk by Roddy Slorach, who argues that whether you are ‘disabled’ depends on the society surrounding you.
Blindness in the 18th century: from Egyptian ophthalmia to cataract surgery
During the 18th century common diseases like small-pox, measles and whooping cough were all causes of blindness, as well as ‘Egyptian ophthalmia’ which hospitalised whole regiments of English and French troops.
Games and discussions: some disability equality training in Liverpool
Matthew Walsh on disability equality training with DaDaFest and the ‘weight of history’ he feels as he begins to delve into Liverpool’s past.
Disability and the theatre: The Government Inspector
Gogol’s play is one of a series by a group of UK theatres which want to reframe how disability is staged. The project is called ‘Ramps on the Moon’.
From poems to Acts of Parliament: our discoveries in Liverpool Records Office
Volunteer Anna finds that discoveries in different archives are already beginning to link together.
Into the Museum of Liverpool and a first look at our exhibition space
Our volunteer Lesley goes on a tour of the Museum of Liverpool and eyes up the Skylight Gallery which will contain the exhibition she will help to create.
Exploring back stage at Liverpool Records Office
Lilian describes her behind the scenes tour of Liverpool Record office, as she and other volunteers get to work on the History of Place project.