Lost & Found Writing Workshop

Often hidden away in the archives, oral history recordings offer eye-witness accounts of people and places in the past. We'll listen to some of this rich material - from a collection recorded back in the 1980s and looked after by Nottingham Central Library - as inspiration to creatively consider how memories connect us to places.

All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out. An opportunity to explore the creative potential of our sound heritage. Connect with other writers through a series of facilitated writing activities and share your work if you would like to.

This workshop is led by Helen Foster as part of the British Library's Sharing Our Sounds initiative. Helen is currently artist in residence with the project, hosted by the University of Leicester Archives and Special Collections and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. She is a writer, researcher and therapeutic writing practitioner who writes fiction and experiments with poetry. Her latest co-authored publication, Arts For Health: Creative Writing, is out now with Emerald Press.

Event details:

• Date: Saturday 11 January 2025
• Time: 13:30 -15:30
• Location: Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FH

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot now.

Host or Publisher Dr Helen Foster