Cultural Quarter Heritage oral history collection, 30 September 2015

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA28
  • Dates of Creation
    • 30 September 2015
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 6 interviews

Scope and Content

This oral history collection comprises 6 interviews with members of the BrightSparks Arts in Mental Health Group, conducted on 30th September 2015 and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. They focus on the heritage of the Cultural Quarter area of Leicester City Centre and significant changes to industries and leisure venues within the quarter.

Administrative / Biographical History

The collection forms part of the greater project titled ‘Exploring the Heritage of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter’ coordinated by Nikki Clayton of Expresseum Poetics. Interviews were conducted in a ‘memory seat’ format, where interviewees took turns sharing their memories of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter. A project exhibition launched on Wednesday 14th October at the West End Gallery in Leicester.

Access Information

Available for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Born digital

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: EMOHA and ROLLR