The power of #oralhistory British Library Oral History Oral History Network Ireland in ensuring we never forget the life experiences of people on whom HIV has impacted. We have only the one life. Let’s work together in ensuring we always remember #archive #understanding #empathy #knowledge

Another fascinating interview you wouldn't necessarily expect to find in the Voices of Our National Health Service collection. I wrote here about the Interview with Pat Sheehan (C1887/686). He describes - amongst many things - his recollections of the 1981 Irish hunger strike.

"And I said 'No, you haven’t failed your son, it is rather, the institutions of state that have failed your son.'" Akyaaba Addai-Sebo on founding UK Black History Month blogs.bl.uk/sound-and-visi…

We're blown away by all the support so far - many thanks to everyone who has donated, liked or shared from the campaign, and offered testimonials such as these 🙌✨ We're tantalisingly close to 50% of our target - please do keep spreading the word! 🎯♻️ crowdfunder.co.uk/p/docrowe

Want to come & work with our London, activist, feminist & rather sizeable LGBTQ+ #archives? We’re looking for an Archivist to join the fun! More here: bishopsgate.org.uk/work-with-us

Neli Demireva and Paul Thompson write about the oral history collection C1416 ‘Pioneers of Social Research’ and the 2022 book Pioneering Social Research: Life stories of a Generation. blogs.bl.uk/sound-and-visi…

Akyaaba Addai-Sebo on founding UK Black History Month Rosa Kurowska Kyffin writes about a new oral history interview recorded for the National Life Stories collection 'Leaders of National Life'. blogs.bl.uk/sound-and-visi…

We're still experiencing a technology outage, affecting all our technology services including our website, phone lines, and services on site in London and Yorkshire.  Our Reading Rooms will be open for personal study but with very limited access to collection items and no access

We’re experiencing a major technology outage as a result of a cyber incident. This is affecting our website, online systems and services, and some onsite services including public Wi-Fi. We’re currently investigating the incident with NCSC UK and other specialists. The Library’s

Spaces available to join us for the next Advanced Oral History Workshop. Perfect for people who have already conducted some interviews and are looking to reflect on and refine their technique. 25th and 26th Jan Online via Zoom ohs.org.uk/training/advan… Oral History Society

Spaces available to join us for the next GDPR for Oral Historians workshop. A valuable introduction to data protection legislation as it applies to anyone collecting or archiving recorded interviews. 9th February Online via Zoom ohs.org.uk/training/advan… Oral History Society

Applications now open for a fully funded PhD on 'Exploring the Importance of Provenance in Oral History Collections'. An AHRC CDP with us and UCL (Andrew F and Hannah O'Smyth 🍉). Please RT and share with anyone who might be interested in applying! tinyurl.com/ymjs65hj

Spaces available! Join us on our 'Transcript to Script' training course this April. Learn about the practical and ethical aspects of using oral history material as research for theatre and radio scripts. 9th and 12th April Online via Zoom ohs.org.uk/events/transcr… Oral History Society

Check out our 2019 blog, which features a clip from our interview with Elsbeth Juda. In the clip Juda recalls being invited by Graham Sutherland to photograph Churchill to assist him in painting the portrait, and their failed attempt to save the original. tinyurl.com/2dvjup2f

Spaces available: Introduction to Oral History in Palliative Care An informal and practical introduction to oral history interviewing in a palliative care context 11-12 June Online via Zoom £144 full fee or £105 for OHS members Book now: ohs.org.uk/events/introdu… Oral History Society

Spaces available: Designing and Planning Your Oral History Project Perfect for project managers, bid writers, academics...anyone planning a medium to large scale project. 3 July at the British Library, London £153, or £110 for OHS members Book now: ohs.org.uk/events/designi…

We're really looking forward to hosting the inaugural Oral History Society Festival on Saturday 6 July! Come join us at the British Library for a day of reflection, listening, networking, and talking all things #oralhistory. Book your tickets: ohs.org.uk/events/oral-hi….

Spaces available to join us for the next Advanced Oral History Workshop! Perfect for people who have already conducted some interviews and are looking to reflect on and refine their technique. 15th and 16th July. Online via Zoom. Book now! ohs.org.uk/events/advance… Oral History Society