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We really liked this site – MemoryNet .

Devised in partnership with the community of Cullercoats in the North East of England and Tyne and Wear Museums, the site captures the oral histories of a number of residents.

Their contributions focus on a variety of topics from childhood to local music, wartime and the workplace.

We particularly liked the simple and clear layout and the variety of recordings available from each contributor.

It started us thinking about projects for schools and other community based centres. Why not have a ‘memory’ site or oral history of your own, with contributions on themes of your choice from across the ages, genders and cultures that make up your locality.

With digital technology available the contribution of young people might be a particularly strong focus – giving their contrasting view of an area or community that they don’t yet remember changing.

It would be a great way to focus your community’s engagement with your setting or Centre.

Let us know if you would like to explore this idea?

You can visit the memorynet site here.