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Oral History Society

@oralhistsoc.bsky.social
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Founded in 1973, the Oral History Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving and promoting the use of recorded memories. Run by volunteers, the OHS plays a key role in supporting and developing oral history practice in the both the UK and abroad

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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Introduction to #OralHistory -📍Bristol Archives, #Bristol, 📆16/10/2026 Interested in developing practical skills in #oralhistory? Our 1-day course covers interviewing techniques, memory, recording, documentation, and practical experience. Further details and booking: ohs.org.uk/events/intro...
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Introduction to Oral History (Bristol) - Oral History Society
This self-contained course, organised jointly by the National Life Stories at the British Library and the Oral History Society, aims to be an informal and practical introduction to oral history interv...
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In autumn 2026, our #OralHistory journal takes on the most pressing problem of our times. In a special issue instigated by Robson Laverdi, we tackle the #climatecrisis through #environmental impacts and human experiences across the world. 👇 ohs.org.uk/environment/...
Front cover of the Oral History journal, Autumn 2026, Volume 54, No 2. Issue is called "Voices of the Earth in Times of Crisis" and cover features an image of the aftermath of a wildfire.
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Booked your ticket for Oral History Festival 2026 in Nottingham (Sat 4th July)? A day of participatory workshops encouraging informal reflection, discussion and networking with other oral history practitioners! Full programme now available: ohs.org.uk/oral-history...
Oral History Festival 2026. Oral History Society in partnership with Nottingham Trent University and the East Midlands Oral History Archive. Saturday 4 July 9am to 6pm. Newton Building, Nottingham Trent University City Campus, 10 Goldsmith St, Nottingham NG1 4BU
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Oral History Network Ireland @oralhistoryie.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
📣 OHNI 2026 Keynote Speaker Announcement 📣 We're thrilled Mary Stewart - Lead Curator of Oral History at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social, Director National Life Stories (NLS) & Trustee of the @oralhistsoc.bsky.social - is our Keynote Speaker at next week's @oralhistoryie.bsky.social Annual Meeting!
An event graphic for the Oral History Network Ireland (OHNI) 2026 Annual Meeting. On the left, a circular headshot inside a speech-bubble outline shows a smiling woman with glasses. On the right, text highlights her as the keynote speaker, Mary Stewart, presenting "Moving Stories: Personal Memories to Public Archives." A quote box emphasizes the power of storytelling. The bottom section includes a QR code and event details: June 18th–19th at the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
📣Join us for Oral History Festival 2026! 📆4 July, Nottingham A full day of interactive workshops exploring the many ways of doing and using oral history, from emotional labour and wellbeing, to co-production, creative storytelling, and LGBTQ+ archiving. 🎟️Find out more: ohs.org.uk/oral-history...
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Oral History Festival - Oral History Society
BOOK YOUR PLACE The Festival will take place on Saturday 4 July 2026 at Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) and offers a full day of interactive workshops exploring the many ways of doing and us...
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Laura Kelly @tortietabby.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
100% agree with Craig and appreciate the support @oralhistsoc.bsky.social showed my co-authors and I with this article, which was originally presented as a panel at the OHS conference last year. I’d encourage anyone working on oral history to join and publish in their journal: ohs.org.uk/join/
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Join Us - Oral History Society
Help us help you - become a member Unlock the full potential of oral history with our exclusive membership benefits We are a charitable society funded by our membership subscriptions and run by volunt...
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Laura Kelly @tortietabby.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
New article in Oral History by me, Sarah Mason & @livideehistory.bsky.social based on our experiences of research with Irish women: ‘Out in the open:reflections on researcher well-being and emotional honesty in oral histories of trauma’. DM if you don’t have access! Thanks @oralhistsoc.bsky.social.
Banner image for new issue of Oral History journal. The image lists the contents of the journal and has a photo of the cover on the right hand side.
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Emma Peplow @emmapeplow.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
So excited to see my and Priscila's article on Sharing authority in elite interviews out in the latest issue of Oral History. Big thanks to @oralhistsoc.bsky.social for publishing (and what an honour to be in that line up)! OHS Journals share.google/9syTq9aQSvtg...
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
📣 Call for Proposals! Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026 🗓️ 4 July 2026 📍 Nottingham Trent University We're inviting 60–90 min participatory workshop proposals on all things oral history – practice, ethics, tech and more. 📝 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026 More info: www.ohs.org.uk/ohs-events/
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Oral History Society Events
#Oral History Festival 2026 Call for Proposals Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026 on Saturday 4 July at Nottingham Trent University, a day of interactive workshops, discussion, and networking....
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Do join us in person or online this Tuesday! There’s still time to register for this free event 👇
BBC promotional image for the radio series Three Million
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🎙️Kavita Puri in conversation with John Gabriel BBC's Kavita Puri joins the OHS to discuss the challenges + controversies behind making her award-winning radio series Three Million on the 1943 Bengal Famine. 📆9 Dec 2025 ⏰6-7.30pm (UK) 📍London Met Uni or Zoom More info: ohs.org.uk/events/kavit...
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Just over a week left to get your bargain price back issues of the #OralHistory journal *£1 per issue + p&p. Further details 👇
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
📣 Call for Proposals! Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026 🗓️ 4 July 2026 📍 Nottingham Trent University We're inviting 60–90 min participatory workshop proposals on all things oral history – practice, ethics, tech and more. 📝 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026 More info: www.ohs.org.uk/ohs-events/
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Oral History Society Events
#Oral History Festival 2026 Call for Proposals Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026 on Saturday 4 July at Nottingham Trent University, a day of interactive workshops, discussion, and networking....
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Reflections: Oral History Practice & The Windrush Scandal Project 📍 London Met University and Online 🗓️ 16 September 2025 🕑 6-7.30pm BST Join us for our next 'In Dialogue' event exploring the complexities of documenting the #WindrushScandal through #oralhistory. www.ohs.org.uk/events/refle...
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Reflections: Oral History Practice & The Windrush Scandal Project - Oral History Society
London Metropolitan University/Online Join us for an intimate and thought-provoking ‘In Dialogue’ event with Juanita Cox, a lead researcher on the ‘Windrush’ Scandal oral history project and John Gabriel, chair of the Oral History Society. Together they will reflect on the academic, ethical, and emotional complexities of collecting voices of those impacted by one of the UK’s most significant immigration injustices and their advocates.
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
We are winding down our back issue physical stock of our #OralHistory journal. Founded 1969 + only independent journal publishing the work of oral historians in the UK and abroad. If you are missing or require extra physical back issues, you can now request reduced-cost copies: £1 + cost of p&p. 👇
Special Offer Banner that reads: Special Offer! Bargain Price Back Issues. The Oral History Society is in the process of winding down our back issue stocks of Oral History journal and disposing of print copies to make way for a wholly digital back issue service. This is a one-time only special offer for you to acquire any missing or extra back issues of the journal for the prise of postage plus a handling fee of £1 per issue. This is a significant discount on the usual cost. This offer will expire on Friday 17 October 2025. Check out the full back issues: https://www.ohs.org.uk/journal/journal-search/ and then send an email to contact@webscribe.co.uk to place your order.
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Are you an #oralhistory project manager, bid writer, researcher? Planning a medium to large scale #oralhistory project? Few places left on our 'Designing and planning your oral history project' course @britishlibrary.bsky.social #London on 25 July: www.ohs.org.uk/events/desig...
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Designing and planning your oral history project (London) - Oral History Society
This course, run jointly by the British Library’s oral history department and the Oral History Society, is aimed at anyone who is planning a medium to large scale oral history project, particularly on...
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Join us online on 2 July 17.30-19.00 BST for our Annual General Meeting! There will be an opportunity to discuss #AI and oral history with Dr Rob Perks, OHS Secretary, and Charlie Morgan, Oral History Archivist at National Life Stories @britishlibrary.bsky.social. www.ohs.org.uk/events/oral-...
Annual General Meeting 2025. Laptop with Online appearing on the screen to indicate that the AGM is being held online.
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Do you enjoy #oralhistory and promoting its use? Volunteer as a Regional Adviser for the Oral History Society! You’ll be part of a community of oral history practitioners who are as enthusiastic as you are – sharing ideas, inspiring change, and helping voices be heard www.ohs.org.uk/volunteering...
A poster featuring a map of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and a microphone. Included are the words Regional Advisors Wanted Oral History Society.
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
👋Hello from the Oral History Society! Since 1973, we've championed the collection, preservation and use of recorded memories across the UK and beyond. Whether you're new to #oralhistory, curious, or experienced in the field, do join us in our mission to support and develop the use of oral history.
A group of people gathered round a table for a tailored training session provided by the Oral History Society. Interview recording equipment can be found on the table.
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