Commissioned by
Historic England, this project aims to gather data on the volume of historical and archaeological research undertaken by voluntary groups and societies, and its potential scholarly value to the
wider research community.
Combining an England-wide survey with local case studies, we'll estimate
how much research is being undertaken, how it is funded and where it is published.
The project will also assess the potential contribution of local knowledge to
resources used by those making decisions on planning issues and research agendas.
Local history and archaeology groups are encouraged to complete the
survey at the link below. A paper copy is available on request – please contact
Rob Hedge on 01905 765654. The survey has been extended, and will now close on 21st September.
Whether you're interested in medieval manors or inter-war industry, your
response will enable us to better understand the contribution of your efforts
to heritage research, and to make sure that local history research is better
valued within historic environment research resources.
The project is led by Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service,
with the help of partners including the British Association for Local History
and the Council for British Archaeology.
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