Getting a job in museums and heritage
Our Heritage Hub member Jessica Starns describes how she followed a route that found her work at the British Museum
Clay, stained glass and monoprints at the Canterbury Medieval Pageant
Once again, we appointed artists to run workshops at Canterbury Medieval Pageant, including monoprint, stained glass window making and clay gargoyles.
Did Edward Rushton drink tea? Creating a digital game in Liverpool
Merging past and future, fact and fiction with the help of a drama chap with an interesting suitcase, pupils at St Vincent’s are making a digital game based on the life of Edward Rushton.
A Survey of Residents of the Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury
Nathan shares the results of his exhaustive study of the residents of Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury.
Are the times changing?
Is the idea of ‘progress’ real? Academic Miro Griffiths chooses some favourite stories from our history, and asks how much has changed.
Turning local history into a digital game
How do you go about creating a digital game from local, historical archive material? One of our workshop participants describes the experience.
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.
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.