Are you a woman who worked in industry in North Ayrshire or have stories to share of female relatives/friends who did? We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch via twitter, facebook.com/WorkingVoicesP… or email [email protected] #oralhistory #womenshistory #industrialheritage

Women Writing History: A Coronavirus Journaling Project- powerful initiative designed to ensure that the unique voices & experiences of women, girls, and nonbinary individuals were not left out of the telling of the COVID-19 story by ⁦National Women's History Museum⁩ journals.womenshistory.org

Do you have a story you think would be great to highlight for our next #CelebrateCHC ?

Last month our project researcher Yvonne McFadden explored the site of Lethanhill village. We are currently interviewing some Lethanhill residents. If your family came from Lethanhill or Burnfoothill, please get in touch.
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ICYMI: Learn about Ann Clarkson's life and her achievements through talks and film, and witness the unveiling of a blue plaque to her legacy at our event on Friday, Nov 19: buff.ly/2YCVyPL Experience Wakefield

Do you want to know more about your local or family history? Are you interesed in historical maps?
Discover how maps offer a window into the past with our free online workshop, Maps for Family and Local History, 5pm on Tuesday 12th October 2021.
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Did You Know?

Edith Grace Mackie was born in Wakefield in 1853. At 19, Edith attended the charity ball for Clayton Hospital, and this became a passion for Edith who would go on to host & attend charitable functions & donate large sums of money. buff.ly/3dFysN2

During the Ford Strikes in Dagenham, Barbara intervened on behalf of the female sewing machinists and spoke out in defence of the strikers. She went on to introduce the Equal Pay Act in 1970. She remained working in politics until her death in 2002.

Happy Birthday Barbara🎈🎉

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Featuring our lead Curator Mary Stewart!

Do you know a young History enthusiast?

Our History Hunters group for youngsters aged 10-14 is on the lookout for new members. For more information, email [email protected]

#KidsInMuseums #LibraryLearning #Norwich

⭐Can you help us get to 500 followers?⭐Working Voices oral history project aims to record the experiences of women involved in industry in North Ayrshire. Find out more: garnockconnections.org.uk/projects/162-w…

#oralhistory #womenshistory #industrialheritage #Scotland #History #heritage

This fantastic oral history project is looking to record the experiences of unmarried mothers in Scotland 1949-1972. Get in touch if you can help!

From Pilots to the Production Line: Women & Work in WWII dlvr.it/S7tjRz

Photos from WWII service records reveal the moments where young women's lives changed forever. Read more in our latest blog: bit.ly/2VZc6jW

NAA: B883, WFX17065; B884, S84426; A9301, 97903

Many thanks to Ardeer Recreation Club facebook page for letting us post this fantastic photo of a detonator department party (late 50s/early 60s) at ICI Ardeer. What a perfect snapshot of this moment in time! #industrialheritage #ImperialChemicalIndustries #1950s #1960s #history

Many thanks to Ardeer Recreation Club facebook page for letting us post this fantastic photo of a detonator department party (late 50s/early 60s) at ICI Ardeer. What a perfect snapshot of this moment in time! #industrialheritage #ImperialChemicalIndustries #1950s #1960s #history

Call for flash fiction AUDIO or video! Are you #Ayrshire -connected? Write a 100 word story. Record yourself telling story. Email to us by Sunday 19th Sep. Aye. This Sunday. Job ✅ 😀 ☕️ Watch our Flash Fiction Showcase compilation, Friday 24th Sep, free on YouTube. Easy Peasy!

Looking forward to our online monthly WHS members social this Thurs 16th Sept. This month we’re hearing from Yvonne McFadden on life in the miners’ rows Lost-villages. Hope to see you there. Members check your email 📧