Culture And Memory

Birtley heritage for all

To work with Birtley Heritage group to produce 3 videos on local history on the topic of - 1. Birtley industry - Birtley had a thriving iron works and brick manufacturing and many large organisations operated from the town. 2. Birtley Belgians - using the book produced by the heritage group bring the book to life in a video format. 3. Elizabethville walking tours - this is a regular tour 4 times a year that is held by Birtley heritage group but is cancelled if weather does not allow. The video would allow for indoor showing of the route and a guide map for self guided tours and also for the housebound to enjoy. Development of the Birtley heritage group website and social media platforms and our experienced digital tutor and young people to work with the heritage members to develop their skills/ understanding via small groups and 1-1 training