In this episode we discuss how you could record oral histories with family or friends using low-tech equipment. We focus on how to engage people and prompts to get people talking. Topics include:

Why record oral history?

Talking points to prompt discussion e.g. family albums, photographs

Ethical considerations

Creating a timeline

Eliciting a good story

Equipment and other technical issues

Editing and sharing the interview

Presented by Julia and Rick Goldsmith of Catcher Media 

Check out some of Catcher Media's oral History projects on www.herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk

If you are working with groups of older people we have a set of downloadable resources to help you https://www.herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk/older-people/

Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

NB: We had some lovely feedback from Jack about Episode One which he left as a voice message, which you can listen to. Please send us your messages.