The Museum of Croydon is built on the fascinating objects and stories of the people who have lived, loved and worked in Croydon. 

New research at the Museum of Croydon looks at the lives of Trinidadian brothers – Ralph and Otho Vignalë from Croydon, who served in the First World War. Heritage Trainee, Sam created a pop-up display earlier in the year which details the brothers’ service in the British West Indies Regiment. Sam has also tracked down a copy of a rare book by Ralph Vignalë and has included a charming family photo acquired in collaboration with Historycal Roots, a project aimed at raising awareness of the black and mixed heritage figures who have played a part in shaping the way society looks today. 

For more information visit: www.museumofcroydon.com

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Image: Raymond Vignale, Date Unknown. Museum of Croydon.

Heritage at a World in London on Resonance FM explores the diverse connections in museums and historic homes.

Each week one of our SOCL trainees finds new ways of interpreting the UK’s leading cultural institutions, illustrated by specially selected playlists of sound clips, interviews and music from around the World. Discussing forgotten histories, contemporary art and community engagement, the shows provide a unique insight into the work of SOCL trainees and their diversity-led approach to arts and heritage.The shows are hosted by DJ Ritu and produced by Layla Gatens, Communications and Project Coordinator at Culture&.  

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Listen to the shows here:

Re-animating Archives
Layla Gatens, Culture&

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Social Radicalism and Making the Arts for Everyone
Charlotte Anderton, Southbank Centre

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Inconspicuous Heritage: Exploring LTM’s Collections
Donata Miller, London Transport Museum

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Transported by Women
Natasha Cambridge, London Transport Museum

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Hidden Histories at Kensington Palace: The Georgians
Jatinder Kailey, Historic Royal Palaces

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Diverse Histories
Shereen Hunte, Historic Royal Palaces

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In Search of Hidden Histories
Freya Monk-McGowan, Norfolk Museum Service

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Royal Collection Trust: Presenting Magnificence
Alice Houghton, Royal Collection Trust

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Collecting the Royal Collection Trust
Tanaya Basu De Sarkar, Royal Collection Trust

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Unravelling the Links between Art and the Army
Carine Harmand and Jetmire Dvorani, National Army Museum

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Unlocking the Remarkable World of Henrietta Howard at Marble Hill House
Mica Mannix, English Heritage

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Birmingham and Its People
Emma McNicol, Birmingham Museums Trust

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Community Spirit with The British Library
Amber Perrier, British Library

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Then and Now: Connecting 1917 to the Present
Samuel Ali, Museum of Croydon

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Herbert Toms, Original Hipster of Brighton
Henrik Yau, Brighton and Hove Museums

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Build Your Own Discovery is an access scheme for the adult community groups and education providers local to Kensington Palace.

Managed by the Learning and Engagement team, Build Your Own Discovery provides free access to the palace and engages local adults with the stories, collections and historic spaces in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them. This year, the scheme has encouraged a number of local community groups to engage with collections through creative writing workshops, themed visits and offering a space for community events. Trainee Learning Producer, Jatinder Kailey was responsible for reaching new groups, delivering training to group leaders and supporting them through the creation of resources and guides. 

For more information visit: hrp.org.uk/build-your-own-discovery

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