Series 1 Episode 4: Using School Records for Local History Research with Elizabeth Wells

Author: British Association For Local History (BALH)
Published: Mon 15 Feb 2021
Episode Link: https://www.balh.org.uk/_resources/media/podcast/2021-02-15-local-history-matters-01-04-w1t5.mp3

In this episode of Local History Matters Elizabeth Wells introduces the fascinating objects and collections held at the Westminster School Archives. From the oldest known donkey bone to the digital records exploring life in the 21st century created by pupils today, this episode reflects on the ways that school archives can be used to enhance all kinds of local history research. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below:

Westminster School collections

Twitter @WSchoolArchives

Archive Blog

Schools and Archives Records Association

The Town Boy Ledger

Journal of a Westminster School Boy

The School Gateway: The Story behind Burlington’s Arch (Year 9 student project)

Legacies of British Slave Ownership Project at UCL

The National Archives Discovery Search

The Old Shirburnian Society

BALH website: www.balh.org.uk

Music credits: ID: 483875 - In a Heartbeat, Standard Licence.