Wanted! Creative practitioners for 9th July pageant – apply now
Creative practitioners wanted for one day to make pilgrim badges, stained glass windows and other appropriate objects in a variety of materials, including clay.
Becoming a History Detective
Maxine Clarke on the thrill of holding 14th century vellum – and realising that Chaucer’s Wife of Bath is deaf.
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.
The search begins at Bristol Record Office
We find our way around the archives, and one volunteer finds documents relating to his mother.
Undulating floors and subterranean rivers: to Maison Dieu
A visit to what remains of a former medieval building visited by Chaucer and royalty.
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.
Museum of Liverpool tour with curator Kay Jones
A community history tour of the galleries, including some objects from the Royal School for the Blind
Volunteers make first visit to London Metropolitan Archive
The group makes plans for research into London locations.
Research group visits Canterbury Cathedral archive
The volunteer research and archive group visit Canterbury Cathedral. They will be exploring documents going back to the 11th century for stories of deaf and disabled lives in medieval alms houses.
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.