First World War Workshop
I attended a WW1 workshop at Queens University Belfast hosted by Council for British Archaeology, Living Legacies and Home front Legacy. Although only 2 sites from WW1 are in NI (25 are in Ireland), I still found the presentations very interesting because I could still relate methodologies to capturing WW2 sites. All presentations promoted communities coming together and recording (any medium) WW1 sites onto various applications, also the discussion of artefacts and stories around this time. There was also a presentation on the former site of Bentra, which is on my list to capture. Sadly, none of the buildings remain but from archive imagery they can map out where it would have been. I have been able to make a few contacts when I wish to investigate this area. A final presentation from Heritage Lottery Fund was very informative, and the rep went through the intricacies of putting an application through for funding. This is potentially something I need to look at in the future as my work progresses and I’m able to nail down a solid intent and realise my outcomes for this project. All in all a good workshop to attend and I have been able to meet a few new faces that seemed very interested in my project!
Critical Research Journal 