The group met up for the last time today before having a well earned break over the Christmas period - although, I know that they will still be carrying on their research - when time allows.
The freezing snowy weather has certainly scuppered our plans to visit the Inverness Archive, which has now been postponed three times! The trip will now take place early in the New Year and I know we are all keen to look at the Valuation Rolls and other documents that will help us with our research. All the census records have been printed off and distributed out among the participants. Many of the participants have already started to collate their street information into databases and street forms - it looks like we are on track! The group has effectively combined the use of local memories and historical documentation to great effect in this project.
The Streets Where We Live Invitiations
Coming your way soon!
The main task today was organising the invitations and questionnaires for distribution to the members of the local community. The invites contain information about the community talks/discussions that will take place in the New Year. Everybody is welcome to come along!
Elizabeth Richardson busy getting the invitations ready!
We would like to invite you to attend our programme of community talks in Timespan, which will include a history of the development of the ‘streets’ in Helmsdale and Portgower, old photographs through the ages and a look at some of the houses and their past residents. We also look forward to talking to local residents about where they live and what changes they have experienced in their lifetime – and correct our mistakes! If you want to learn more about your house then come along and get involved – there will be good banter and a cup of tea for all!
All talks on Saturday mornings from 10.30pm to 12.30pm in Timespan
15th January - Shore Street
22nd January - Dunrobin Street
29th January - Sutherland Street
5th February - Stafford Street Trentham Street Lilleshall Street
12th February - Stittenham Street Old Caithness Road
19th February - East Helmsdale and the Bogholes
26th February - Glebe Terrace & Rockview Place
5th March - Golf Road Strath Road
12th March - Portgower Streets
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