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16 Dec 2014

New network shines spotlight on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s rich history and heritage

A new collaborative venture, the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ History and Heritage Network – a joint initiative between º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, Charnwood Museum and members of the local community – will be launched this week, on Thursday 18 December.

The Network has been established to bring together individuals and groups with a shared interest in the heritage of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Charnwood. Its website – www.lboro-history-heritage.org.uk – provides a platform through which people can share information and memories about local history.

The Network has been spearheaded by Alison Mott and Dr Robert Knight, from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Department of History, Politics and International Relations, and Fiona Ure, Local Heritage Officer at Charnwood Museum.

“Every one of us knows stories from the past, either because we were there when events happened, or we’ve been told about them by friends and relatives,” says Alison. “We need to share these stories and cultural experiences to ensure they’re not lost to future generations. We’re hoping that the new º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ History and Heritage Network will become an easy-to-use resource for groups and local residents, both past and present.”

The Network brings together details of events happening around the region, contacts for local heritage organisations, and news and stories about º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Charnwood in the past.

Among the historical projects included on the site are º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Great War, which provides a local perspective on World War One, and the current Ladybird Books exhibition at Charnwood Museum.

If you have any local history stories, you’re aware of any heritage projects, or you’d like to attend the launch of the Network, Alison Mott (T: 01509 228174, E: A.S.Mott@lboro.ac.uk) would love to hear from you.

Notes for editors

Article reference number: PR 14/218

Members of the media are invited to attend the launch of the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ History and Heritage Website, which will be held on Thursday 18th December at 5.30 pm in the Brockington Building, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ (Lecture Theatre U020).

The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ History and Heritage Network project is funded by The Higher Education Innovation Fund (Enterprise Project Grant). It is hosted by The Department of Politics, History and International Relations at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in collaboration with Charnwood Museum.

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