'Stories offer us some of the richest
and most enduring insights
into the human condition'
The Birmingham Stories project is intended to extend an awareness of the diverse histories of the city, in its many voices and cultures, by making research on archive collections available to the public through a series of free downloadable guides and worksheets based on recent research.
'History exists through people, places and objects'
The living stories found in local archives hold an important key to understanding urgent social issues surrounding identity, citizenship and belonging. By using archives and library resources, we can make discoveries about ourselves that allow us to become better informed and empowered in our understanding of history.
'Hints for using Archives'
Birmingham Stories will organise an informative series of presentations and workshops in local community libraries aimed at those who would like to know more about the history of Birmingham and its many communities. It will also provide follow-on support with key learning to enable further research into Birmingham’s diverse archive collections.
'Birmingham Faces and Places'
Users of the Birmingham Stories research guides are encouraged to share their own knowledge of Faces and Places important to the city. The knowledge stored in communities, library users and practitioners is a vital part of Birmingham Stories. With support from the project, let your history be shared on the Faces and Places page.
Author: Dr Andy Green
Image: Councillor Mrs E Crosskey, 1960s
[Birmingham Central Library - Local Studies: Socialism & Trade Unionism Photographs]
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