A few of my favourite things……
Our project co-ordinator shares some of her favourite things from our exhibition about the Blind School, open until 15th April. Visiting? Share your favourite things with us here or @H_O_P on twitter.
The Liverpool School in the mid 20th century
Selection of photographs showing the Liverpool School for the Blind circa 1950s – 70s.
What did the West of England Centre for Inclusive Living think of our exhibition?
We’ve been talking to WECIL members since the beginning of the History of Place project, and invited them to a tour of ‘Brave, Poor Things: Reclaiming Bristol’s Disability History’ and a workshop.
Strict rules and searching questions
‘Has the applicant ever begged?’ In the early days admittance to the School came with strict rules (and some intrusive questions).
BSL introduction to ‘The Blind School’ exhibition
An introduction to our exhibition about the Blind School in Liverpool, and two histories from former pupils of the School.
Audio tour: The Blind School: Pioneering People and Places
Audio tour of the History of Place/Museum of Liverpool exhibition.
Abolitionists, musicians and adventurers: the founders of the Blind School
Listen to our audio tour of the Museum of Liverpool exhibition ‘The Blind School: Pioneering People and Places’ – or read more about the adventurous founders of the school.
Adding BSL captions to film – reflections on some work experience.
Scarlett Danher describes her work experience with Thinking Film which has been adding BSL captions to one of our films.
Patricia Collen: Normansfield Resident (1926-1997)
In this, the sixth and last in a short series of case studies, we look at a cross-section of residents of Normansfield Hospital, hoping to shed light on both the successes and shortcomings of this groundbreaking institution.
Tony Hudson: Normansfield Resident (1945-1997)
In this, the fifth in a short series of case studies, we look at a cross-section of residents of Normansfield Hospital, hoping to shed light on both the successes and shortcomings of this groundbreaking institution.