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New website encourages wider participation in study of local history
A new, interactive website, which will provide free access to thousands of local history resources, was launched by historian Michael Wood at an event at the Houses of Parliament last month. Speaking at the event Michael Wood illustrated the importance of personal stories in building a history of our communities. He also emphasised the key role technology plays in reaching new audiences. The launch was also attended by Rt Hon Ruth Kelly, MP (then Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government) who launched an exhibition of Victoria County History work to coincide with the website launch.
The website, Explore England’s Past is a key outcome of the Heritage Lottery funded, Victoria County History (VCH) project, England's Past For Everyone (EPE). Resources have been collected by local volunteers and historians working on EPE projects in ten counties. Visitors to the Explore site will be able to access a wide range of materials including images, historical documents and audio files and the site can be searched by location, place, people, theme and time period. Volunteer research will also contribute to a series of 15 paperback publications and schools resources.
To find out more about the EPE project visit http://www.EnglandsPastForEveryone.org.uk To explore the history of your community visit http://www.ExploreEnglandsPast.org.uk Back
New website encourages wider participation in study of local history
A new, interactive website, which will provide free access to thousands of local history resources, was launched by historian Michael Wood at an event at the Houses of Parliament last month. Speaking at the event Michael Wood illustrated the importance of personal stories in building a history of our communities. He also emphasised the key role technology plays in reaching new audiences. The launch was also attended by Rt Hon Ruth Kelly, MP (then Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government) who launched an exhibition of Victoria County History work to coincide with the website launch.
The website, Explore England’s Past is a key outcome of the Heritage Lottery funded, Victoria County History (VCH) project, England's Past For Everyone (EPE). Resources have been collected by local volunteers and historians working on EPE projects in ten counties. Visitors to the Explore site will be able to access a wide range of materials including images, historical documents and audio files and the site can be searched by location, place, people, theme and time period. Volunteer research will also contribute to a series of 15 paperback publications and schools resources.
To find out more about the EPE project visit http://www.EnglandsPastForEveryone.org.uk To explore the history of your community visit http://www.ExploreEnglandsPast.org.uk Back