Community Memories

Community Memories was an oral history project delivered by Newport Museums & Heritage Service. We worked in partnership with children & young people from Newport’s Minority Ethnic Communities to encourage individuals to explore their past and share their life stories with the wider society. These experiences are largely absent from Wales’ recorded history and Newport wanted to acknowledge the important contribution made by these groups to the City’s unique heritage.

The project was made possible through Cymorth, a source of funding from the Welsh Assembly. The project organized events, in partnership with the community, to celebrate cultural festivals including Eid and Diwali. We participated in Black History Month, ran a successful family learning programme and recorded the stories of community members.

Community History

We are interested in recording stories and memories from people throughout the community.

“Oral history records the living memories and feelings of all kinds of people, many otherwise hidden from history, and creates a more vivid picture of our past.”

Did you work at Lysaghts?

Can you remember when Newport had 10 cinemas?

What was the city like in the 60’s and 70’s?

Everyone has a story to tell so please get in touch and tell us yours.

Newport Museum & Art Gallery
John Frost Square
Newport
NP20 1PA
Telephone: (01633) 414701

Email: museum@newport.gov.uk

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