Difficult histories
War and Peace: Researching how sensitive issues are approached in museum learning
Peace Museum 10 Piece Hall Yard, Bradford, Yorkshire, United KingdomPresented by Shannen Johnson, Learning and Engagement Officer, The Peace Museum and Emily Elsworth, Education Assistant, Royal Armouries. This event is aimed at museum learning professionals and teachers, with a […]
Challenging Conversations
Midlands Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, United KingdomChallenging Conversations – how to have a conversation about a difficult subject well, a starting point for arts and culture professionals to be bold and provocative in telling unsafe stories. Difficult stories such as physical and sexual abuse, war, poverty, slavery, illness, discrimination and death are present throughout our museums, galleries, heritage sites and arts […]
Teaching Global Art History: Challenges and Debates
NCVO Society Building 8 All Saints St, London, United KingdomOn Tuesday 15th October 2019, the Art History department at the Open University will be hosting an afternoon event in London for teachers and museum educators on the challenges and […]
Engaging children and families with sensitive topics
OnlineDo you want to gain confidence in engaging children and families with sensitive topics at your heritage site? We believe it is important to involve children and families in ‘difficult’ […]
HOW TO: Deliver an Oral History Project
OnlineThis 45-minute lunchtime session (inc. 15-minutes for Q&A) will be a short introduction on how to use oral history in a wide range of heritage projects, and will be led by Laura Owen, Oral Historian on behalf of London Historic Buildings Trust. Laura will explore: -A short introduction to oral history: what it is and […]