Oral History Society
@oralhistsoc.bsky.social
Founded in 1973, the Oral History Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving and promoting the use of recorded memories. Run by volunteers, the OHS plays a key role in supporting and developing oral history practice in the both the UK and abroad
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We are winding down our back issue physical stock of our #OralHistory journal. Founded 1969 + only independent journal publishing the work of oral historians in the UK and abroad.
If you are missing or require extra physical back issues, you can now request reduced-cost copies: £1 + cost of p&p. 👇
If you are missing or require extra physical back issues, you can now request reduced-cost copies: £1 + cost of p&p. 👇
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📣 Call for Proposals!
Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026
🗓️ 4 July 2026
📍 Nottingham Trent University
We're inviting 60–90 min participatory workshop proposals on all things oral history – practice, ethics, tech and more.
📝 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026
More info: www.ohs.org.uk/ohs-events/
Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026
🗓️ 4 July 2026
📍 Nottingham Trent University
We're inviting 60–90 min participatory workshop proposals on all things oral history – practice, ethics, tech and more.
📝 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026
More info: www.ohs.org.uk/ohs-events/
Oral History Society Events
#Oral History Festival 2026 Call for Proposals Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026 on Saturday 4 July at Nottingham Trent University, a day of interactive workshops, discussion, and networking....
www.ohs.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
📣 Call for Proposals!
Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026
🗓️ 4 July 2026
📍 Nottingham Trent University
We're inviting 60–90 min participatory workshop proposals on all things oral history – practice, ethics, tech and more.
📝 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026
More info: www.ohs.org.uk/ohs-events/
Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026
🗓️ 4 July 2026
📍 Nottingham Trent University
We're inviting 60–90 min participatory workshop proposals on all things oral history – practice, ethics, tech and more.
📝 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026
More info: www.ohs.org.uk/ohs-events/
Just over a week left to get your bargain price back issues of the #OralHistory journal *£1 per issue + p&p. Further details 👇
We are winding down our back issue physical stock of our #OralHistory journal. Founded 1969 + only independent journal publishing the work of oral historians in the UK and abroad.
If you are missing or require extra physical back issues, you can now request reduced-cost copies: £1 + cost of p&p. 👇
If you are missing or require extra physical back issues, you can now request reduced-cost copies: £1 + cost of p&p. 👇
October 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Just over a week left to get your bargain price back issues of the #OralHistory journal *£1 per issue + p&p. Further details 👇
📣 Call for Proposals!
Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026
🗓️ 4 July 2026
📍 Nottingham Trent University
We're inviting 60–90 min participatory workshop proposals on all things oral history – practice, ethics, tech and more.
📝 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026
More info: www.ohs.org.uk/ohs-events/
Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026
🗓️ 4 July 2026
📍 Nottingham Trent University
We're inviting 60–90 min participatory workshop proposals on all things oral history – practice, ethics, tech and more.
📝 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026
More info: www.ohs.org.uk/ohs-events/
Oral History Society Events
#Oral History Festival 2026 Call for Proposals Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026 on Saturday 4 July at Nottingham Trent University, a day of interactive workshops, discussion, and networking....
www.ohs.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
📣 Call for Proposals!
Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026
🗓️ 4 July 2026
📍 Nottingham Trent University
We're inviting 60–90 min participatory workshop proposals on all things oral history – practice, ethics, tech and more.
📝 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026
More info: www.ohs.org.uk/ohs-events/
Join us for the Oral History Festival 2026
🗓️ 4 July 2026
📍 Nottingham Trent University
We're inviting 60–90 min participatory workshop proposals on all things oral history – practice, ethics, tech and more.
📝 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026
More info: www.ohs.org.uk/ohs-events/
Reflections: Oral History Practice & The Windrush Scandal Project
📍 London Met University and Online
🗓️ 16 September 2025
🕑 6-7.30pm BST
Join us for our next 'In Dialogue' event exploring the complexities of documenting the #WindrushScandal through #oralhistory.
www.ohs.org.uk/events/refle...
📍 London Met University and Online
🗓️ 16 September 2025
🕑 6-7.30pm BST
Join us for our next 'In Dialogue' event exploring the complexities of documenting the #WindrushScandal through #oralhistory.
www.ohs.org.uk/events/refle...
Reflections: Oral History Practice & The Windrush Scandal Project - Oral History Society
London Metropolitan University/Online Join us for an intimate and thought-provoking ‘In Dialogue’ event with Juanita Cox, a lead researcher on the ‘Windrush’ Scandal oral history project and John Gabriel, chair of the Oral History Society. Together they will reflect on the academic, ethical, and emotional complexities of collecting voices of those impacted by one of the UK’s most significant immigration injustices and their advocates.
www.ohs.org.uk
September 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Reflections: Oral History Practice & The Windrush Scandal Project
📍 London Met University and Online
🗓️ 16 September 2025
🕑 6-7.30pm BST
Join us for our next 'In Dialogue' event exploring the complexities of documenting the #WindrushScandal through #oralhistory.
www.ohs.org.uk/events/refle...
📍 London Met University and Online
🗓️ 16 September 2025
🕑 6-7.30pm BST
Join us for our next 'In Dialogue' event exploring the complexities of documenting the #WindrushScandal through #oralhistory.
www.ohs.org.uk/events/refle...
We are winding down our back issue physical stock of our #OralHistory journal. Founded 1969 + only independent journal publishing the work of oral historians in the UK and abroad.
If you are missing or require extra physical back issues, you can now request reduced-cost copies: £1 + cost of p&p. 👇
If you are missing or require extra physical back issues, you can now request reduced-cost copies: £1 + cost of p&p. 👇
August 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We are winding down our back issue physical stock of our #OralHistory journal. Founded 1969 + only independent journal publishing the work of oral historians in the UK and abroad.
If you are missing or require extra physical back issues, you can now request reduced-cost copies: £1 + cost of p&p. 👇
If you are missing or require extra physical back issues, you can now request reduced-cost copies: £1 + cost of p&p. 👇
Are you an #oralhistory project manager, bid writer, researcher? Planning a medium to large scale #oralhistory project?
Few places left on our 'Designing and planning your oral history project' course @britishlibrary.bsky.social #London on 25 July: www.ohs.org.uk/events/desig...
Few places left on our 'Designing and planning your oral history project' course @britishlibrary.bsky.social #London on 25 July: www.ohs.org.uk/events/desig...
Designing and planning your oral history project (London) - Oral History Society
This course, run jointly by the British Library’s oral history department and the Oral History Society, is aimed at anyone who is planning a medium to large scale oral history project, particularly on...
www.ohs.org.uk
July 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Are you an #oralhistory project manager, bid writer, researcher? Planning a medium to large scale #oralhistory project?
Few places left on our 'Designing and planning your oral history project' course @britishlibrary.bsky.social #London on 25 July: www.ohs.org.uk/events/desig...
Few places left on our 'Designing and planning your oral history project' course @britishlibrary.bsky.social #London on 25 July: www.ohs.org.uk/events/desig...
Join us online on 2 July 17.30-19.00 BST for our Annual General Meeting!
There will be an opportunity to discuss #AI and oral history with Dr Rob Perks, OHS Secretary, and Charlie Morgan, Oral History Archivist at National Life Stories @britishlibrary.bsky.social.
www.ohs.org.uk/events/oral-...
There will be an opportunity to discuss #AI and oral history with Dr Rob Perks, OHS Secretary, and Charlie Morgan, Oral History Archivist at National Life Stories @britishlibrary.bsky.social.
www.ohs.org.uk/events/oral-...
June 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Join us online on 2 July 17.30-19.00 BST for our Annual General Meeting!
There will be an opportunity to discuss #AI and oral history with Dr Rob Perks, OHS Secretary, and Charlie Morgan, Oral History Archivist at National Life Stories @britishlibrary.bsky.social.
www.ohs.org.uk/events/oral-...
There will be an opportunity to discuss #AI and oral history with Dr Rob Perks, OHS Secretary, and Charlie Morgan, Oral History Archivist at National Life Stories @britishlibrary.bsky.social.
www.ohs.org.uk/events/oral-...
Do you enjoy #oralhistory and promoting its use? Volunteer as a Regional Adviser for the Oral History Society! You’ll be part of a community of oral history practitioners who are as enthusiastic as you are – sharing ideas, inspiring change, and helping voices be heard
www.ohs.org.uk/volunteering...
www.ohs.org.uk/volunteering...
June 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Do you enjoy #oralhistory and promoting its use? Volunteer as a Regional Adviser for the Oral History Society! You’ll be part of a community of oral history practitioners who are as enthusiastic as you are – sharing ideas, inspiring change, and helping voices be heard
www.ohs.org.uk/volunteering...
www.ohs.org.uk/volunteering...
👋Hello from the Oral History Society! Since 1973, we've championed the collection, preservation and use of recorded memories across the UK and beyond. Whether you're new to #oralhistory, curious, or experienced in the field, do join us in our mission to support and develop the use of oral history.
June 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
👋Hello from the Oral History Society! Since 1973, we've championed the collection, preservation and use of recorded memories across the UK and beyond. Whether you're new to #oralhistory, curious, or experienced in the field, do join us in our mission to support and develop the use of oral history.