Can you help the BBC with research into people who participated in a Mass Observation survey? BBC Radio 4 are making a documentary about the Happiness Survey that was part of the Mass Observation in the 1930s. They’re looking for people who have a relative that took part in the survey OR who live on…
We are happy to share the publication of the new issue of Worktown Words. This issue was curated by Romina Ramos and edited by Will Stevenson on the theme of Reflections. And if you’ve missed any previous issues, you can find our catalogue here. Submissions will open again mid October for a November publication.
We are happy to share the publication of the new issue of Worktown Words.This issue was curated by Romina Ramos and edited by Michaela Violet on the theme of Resistance. You can access the anthology here. And if you’ve missed any previous issues, you can find our catalogue here. Submissions for the next issue will open in August for a September publication.
As a grassroots arts, culture and heritage organisation ourselves, we were delighted to be invited by Bolton-based filmmaker, Brett Gregory, to support his documentary that celebrates the life, challenges and poetry of Horwich local, Peter Street. Our very own Peter Firth, with his soft and melodious Bolton accent, was a perfect choice as narrator for…
We are now inviting submissions for the next issue of Worktown Words on the theme of Resistance. In a world rapidly becoming overwhelmed with headlines of atrocity and injustice, what is the role of the writer in the battle of Resistance? Explore what resistance can look like in your local communities, who or what are we…
We are happy to share the publication of the new issue of Worktown Words. This issue was curated by Romina Ramos and edited by Lizzie Diggle on the theme of The Outdoors. You can access the anthology here. And if you’ve missed any previous issues, you can find our catalogue here. Submissions for the next issue will open in June for a July publication.
A year on from our partnership with the University of Greater Manchester and Bolton Library and Museum Services, we’re still keen to encourage in a interest amongst the residents of the town to participate in the annual Mass Observation Diary Day, held on the 12th May and organised by Mass Observation Archive, based at the…
We are now inviting submissions for the next issue of Worktown Words on the theme of The Outdoors. Exploring the ways in which Spring morphing into Summer might change the natural spaces in and around Bolton. Focusing on your favourite natural beauty spot in the area, what are your most memorable experiences being in the great…
Reflections on the Bolton Observed Showcase by Dave Morgan Around one hundred and fifty people attended the Bolton Observed event run on Saturday 15 March by Live from Worktown as part of the Bolton Town of Culture Gala Day. The imposing subterranean lecture theatre in the Central Library gave the event an added dimension, shown to its…
We are happy to share the publication of the new issue of Worktown Words. This issue was curated by Romina Ramos and edited by Jack Washindale on the theme of Links. You can access the anthology here. And if you’ve missed any previous issues, you can find our catalogue here. Submissions for the next issue…