BSL introduction to the stories of Deaf people told by the History of Place project
A brief introduction to the history of Deaf people from the late 18th century onwards. Signed by John Wilson.
David Bonnett talks about Inclusive Design
David Bonnett is an architect whose work features in our exhibition in partnership with the V&A Without Walls: Disability and Innovation in Building Design. He is also disabled himself and so brings personal experience to the creation of inclusive design.
Stories from George and Mark: oral histories for the M Shed archive
Emma Yanmeng Zhang talks about her experience of interviewing two disabled people from Bristol for M Shed’s archives – and discusses how attitudes in Bristol compare to those in China.
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.
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.
Review: our exhibition about the Blind School
Steph Niciu visits our exhibition ‘The Blind School: Pioneering People and Places’ an
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.