Roots and Reflections

Gloucestershire Libraries are currently running an oral history project, 'Roots and Reflections' throughout the county. They are keen to share that the final location of the project will be hosted at the new Gloucester Library, where they'll be inviting older local residents to share their memories and personal stories.

The project team are particularly interested in capturing recollections about social history, school days, working life, neighbourhood changes, and the way the landscape has evolved over time. These stories will help build a richer picture of Gloucester’s past and preserve experiences that might otherwise be lost.

To make sure the project reflects the full diversity of Gloucester, they're hoping to interview people from a wide range of backgrounds. If you’re able, it would be wonderful if you could share this opportunity with any community groups, networks, platforms, or colleagues who may know someone interested in taking part.

Everyone who contributes will receive a memory stick containing a copy of their recording. They can also choose whether they would like their story to be shared with Gloucestershire Archives for public access. Additionally, a local youth group will be creatively reinterpreting some of the stories for a performance, bringing a new intergenerational dimension to the project.

Appointments are available every Monday during February which can be booked by either email or telephone.

For more information, please call on 01452 425986 or contact us via email - sally.williams3@gloucestershire.gov.uk