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Friday 2nd November 2018
09:00-16:30
Oral History Training Day

Oral History Training Day

Friday 2nd November 2018
09:00-16:30

Join Roger Deeks, Jason Griffiths and Cheryl Mayo and learn how to record Oral History accounts from the Forest of Dean. The course will equip participants to use and record oral histories and provide practical guidance and demonstrations. It will include discussions on the strengths and weaknesses of oral history and the use of oral sources in historical research. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing study of occupational histories in the Forest or develop their own projects after they have completed the training. No background knowledge is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please book before 12th October to secure a place.

For more information please contact Roger Deeks or Cheryl Mayo

Places are limited so please email Deb Cook to book your place.

The location will be Beechenhurst Cafe, Speech House Road, Broadwell, Coleford GL16 7EG.

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