Post by Kev on Apr 5, 2004 12:25:54 GMT -5
HISTORIANS are calling for help in compiling Liverpool's official account of its 800-year heritage.
Memories and souvenirs of life in the city will be included in a new book to celebrate its birthday in 2007.
A team of Liverpool University researchers will use the stories to help bring to life the final chapter on post-war living.
Dr Jon Murden, from the school of history, will be visiting local community groups for input on the project.
People's memories will be a crucial part of the book.
Dr Jon Murden, from the school of history, will be visiting local community groups for input on the project.
People's memories will be a crucial part of the book.
He said: "It is vital that the people of Liverpool have an input into this new history as they are the best people to tell the city's fascinating story.
"I hope the book will reflect the character and culture of the city, which can only truly be achieved if Liverpudlians come forward with their memoirs and help us write it."
Liverpool: Character, Culture and History will be published to coincide with the city's Year of Heritage celebrations in early 2007, one of the themed years in the run up to Capital of Culture, which will mark the 800th anniversary of King John's charter.
Prof John Belchem, dean of arts, will be leading the project for the next three years.
He will be assisted by researchers from the school of history.
He said: "As Liverpool prepares for its Year of Heritage, it is a particularly appropriate and important time to revisit the past and look again at continuities, controversies and changes in Liverpool's character, culture and history.
"The project is very much linked to Capital of Culture and we are working with the Culture Company on producing a newsletter."
The researchers are also looking for old photographs to be included in the book, jointly funded by the university and Liverpool City Council.
Community groups and local history groups that are already involved in the research include the Liverpool History Society, Garston History Society, Kirkby Unemployed Centre and the Merseyside Industrial Heritage Society. pTo share your memories on post-war Liverpool, contact Dr Murden on 0151 794 2389 or liv800@liv.ac.uk.
A quarterly update on the research will be posted on the internet at www.liv.ac.uk/liv800
FROM LIVERPOOL ECHO....
Memories and souvenirs of life in the city will be included in a new book to celebrate its birthday in 2007.
A team of Liverpool University researchers will use the stories to help bring to life the final chapter on post-war living.
Dr Jon Murden, from the school of history, will be visiting local community groups for input on the project.
People's memories will be a crucial part of the book.
Dr Jon Murden, from the school of history, will be visiting local community groups for input on the project.
People's memories will be a crucial part of the book.
He said: "It is vital that the people of Liverpool have an input into this new history as they are the best people to tell the city's fascinating story.
"I hope the book will reflect the character and culture of the city, which can only truly be achieved if Liverpudlians come forward with their memoirs and help us write it."
Liverpool: Character, Culture and History will be published to coincide with the city's Year of Heritage celebrations in early 2007, one of the themed years in the run up to Capital of Culture, which will mark the 800th anniversary of King John's charter.
Prof John Belchem, dean of arts, will be leading the project for the next three years.
He will be assisted by researchers from the school of history.
He said: "As Liverpool prepares for its Year of Heritage, it is a particularly appropriate and important time to revisit the past and look again at continuities, controversies and changes in Liverpool's character, culture and history.
"The project is very much linked to Capital of Culture and we are working with the Culture Company on producing a newsletter."
The researchers are also looking for old photographs to be included in the book, jointly funded by the university and Liverpool City Council.
Community groups and local history groups that are already involved in the research include the Liverpool History Society, Garston History Society, Kirkby Unemployed Centre and the Merseyside Industrial Heritage Society. pTo share your memories on post-war Liverpool, contact Dr Murden on 0151 794 2389 or liv800@liv.ac.uk.
A quarterly update on the research will be posted on the internet at www.liv.ac.uk/liv800
FROM LIVERPOOL ECHO....
