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Putting the Story back into Hi-Story!!
The content of these shows are the consequence of research in Archive and Record Offices and of many conversations and appeals for help from descendants and relatives - and even some time spent with survivors of these moments in history. This is a combination of traditional historical research method and Oral History with a seasoning of storytelling!
Historical documents can’t tell us everything about our past. Too often history concentrates on the big events and the famous people – but everyone has a story to tell about their life, which is unique. Anyone who feels they have archive material or recollections / oral history of events and times suitable for a programme are encouraged to email us. Don’t let the real voices of the past wither away. If we are ever to learn from humanities past, then the collection of oral history and family memories is essential.
For specific information on Oral History, see www.oralhistory.org.uk - the site of The Oral History Society based at Essex University
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Brand new packages for cross-curricular use of Storytelling in the Classroom
These packages will make the past come alive for your students by putting the story back into hi-story. David uses the skills of the oral tradition to breathe life into dusty tomes and allows his audience to share the lives and loves, the excitements and discoveries, the battles and tragedies of our ancestors. He will use personal tales from local people as well tales about the more generally known historical figures.
Choose one of the following:
or do you have an area of South West History which you particularly want to introduce to your students in a lively and interactive way?
David will create a workshop for you on one or more of the topics listed or you can select Oral History 1, Oral History 2, Oral History 3 or Oral History 4 - ready-made workshops just for you!!!
Please e-mail him here for further information
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