Workshops at Stoke Mandeville hospital
We organised workshops at Stoke Mandeville hospital where people with experience of spinal injury are considering Maggie Davis’ life through creating artwork.
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Our volunteers have been working hard and having great adventures along the way. Browse the stories below or click on an individual image to see more from an individual volunteer.
The Chinese Dragon Gate Legend
Phil has been taking part in painting classes at Stoke Mandeville hospital, reflecting on independent living. He explains how his picture associates two Stoke Mandeville residents who wanted to live together with a Chinese legend.
Treasure your treasures: Heritage Open Days
Tips for Heritage Open Days – from tour guiding to helping your visitors engage in a multi-sensory way.
Searching for Walter Ridpath
Attracted by spotting some distinctive drawings, Gillian Doherty goes in search of Walter Ridpath, who was once at resident at Normansfield Hospital.
What Became of Violet H Thompson?
Ann Newman looks at the case notes of a female patient of Chiswick House, finds evidence of Victorian attitudes percolating into 20th century medical thought, and discovers more loose ends than satisfying conclusions…
Art: life beyond sight loss
An exhibition explores the impact of arts and crafts on the lives of members of Blind Veterans UK
Our work with Heritage Open Days
We are delivering four workshops for people running Heritage Open Days, to show how to make heritage accessible, and describe what we have discovered during our project.
Our exhibition plans 2017 – 18
We are planning three exhibitions to reveal what we have discovered during the History of Place project at major venues in Bristol, Liverpool and London.
Learn to make a digital game
If you are aged 13-30, interested in gaming, media, history, storytelling, or want to learn new skills, come and be part of a groundbreaking project exploring history and disability.
The Inheritance of Arthur Knowles
Maxine uncovers the story of an inmate of Manor House Asylum, Chiswick who may have been suffering from a hereditary degenerative disease. But further digging suggests there may be more to her initial diagnosis…