Creating a Memory Box for Suffolk
Help us celebrate Suffolk Day 2020 by sharing your stories of Suffolk!
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We are working in partnership with Age UK Suffolk and the Suffolk Archives to make a Memory Box of Suffolk, consisting of personal stories and photos from local people.
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We think the best way to capture the essence of Suffolk is from the stories of local people.
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We are looking for people to contribute a photo and an associated audio recording. The stories will be judged by representatives from the partners and the best ones will be included in the Memory Box.
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The completed Memory Box will be used by Age UK and the Suffolk Archives. This is your chance to have your voice preserved in the archives!
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How to get involved:
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Send us a photo and an accompanying audio recording (maximum of 2 minutes).
You can send more than one (upto 3 maximum)
If you need help with your recording, please email us for more information
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Ideas:
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The only criteria for stories is that they should be related to Suffolk and suitable for a general audience.
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Here are some possible topics to trigger ideas:
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Major Events ( for example WW2, the floods of 1953, Ipswich Town FA Cup Win, the Hurricane of 1987 etc.)
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People and places
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Changing traditions
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Leisure time
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The natural environment
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Work and industry
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Myths and legends
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Multicultural Suffolk
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Suffolk sounds and voices
Record your story directly here:
Record your story directly here:
Here are some Suffolk related stories we have created for other projects:
"FARMER'S LIFE!"
Sam Fairs reflects upon his life as a Suffolk farmer.
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(Collected as part of the Suffolk Show Treasure Trail Project - see more here >>)
"RUNNING WILD!"
Dorothy Flatman talks about her memories of growing up in the Fore Street area of Ipswich.
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(Collected as part of the Hold Project - see more from this project here >>)
"Changing Roles!"
Nigel Oakley reflects on the changing role of the working horse in Suffolk.
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(Collected as part of the Suffolk Show Project - see more from this project here >>)
"REGENERATION"
John Field reflects on the regeneration of the Waterfront in Ipswich.
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(Collected as part of the Hold Project - see more from this project here >>)
"SEASCAPE"
Doreen Savage reflects on the essence of Felixstowe.
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(Collected as part of the Felixstowe Seafront Gardens Project - see more from this project here >>)
"ALOTTA COAL!"
Marilyn recounts a fun family story about her grandfather who worked on the railways in Suffolk.
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(Collected as part of the Hold Project - see more from this project here >>)
"MY LIFE IN IPSWICH!"
Peter Gardiner talks about an artifact that reflects on his life in Ipswich.
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(Collected as part of a project with Ipswich Museum)
"Joining the Eagles"
Andy Ward talks about his father who volunteered as a pilot in WW2 for the 71st Eagle Squadron based at Martlesham Heath in Suffolk.
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(Collected as part of a project to celebrate the Centenary of Martlesham Heath - see more from this project here >>)
"Women in Tech"
Leah Claireaux talks about her work with BT at Adastral Park and her women in tech scheme.
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(Collected as part of a project with the Suffolk Show - see more from this project here >>)
If you would like to preserve your story of Suffolk or work with someone who might, please contact us - we'd love to help!