Century of Stories

2014 is the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
 
To commemorate this anniversary, Leicestershire County Council is launching a local history project called
Century of Stories.
 
Forgotten, hidden or unheard stories are at its heart. The aim is to uncover Leicestershire people’s reflections and memories of the impact of the First World War on its communities and families, as well as on individuals and society at large.
 
Can you spare a few moments to answer some questions about your possible interest?
 
Your views will help us to make the project more relevant and accessible to all sections of our community.
 
There’s no personal information being sought – we just want to gauge your interest.
 
Thank you best wishes
 
Philip Warren 
Collections & Resources Manager
Leicestershire County Council
Communities & Wellbeing Service
 

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1. Speaking personally, would you be interested in taking part in a World War One social history project like Century of Stories?

 

2. How important is it that the centenary of WW1 is commemorated in Leicestershire?

 

3. Century of Stories is planning to offer advice and training to help people delve into the archives. Speaking personally, how likely would you be to take advantage of this kind of support?

 
And finally… a couple of optional questions about people’s reasons for getting involved with historical or family research:

4. Thinking generally, what are the main reasons people like to get involved in historical or family research?

 

5. What are the main reasons people don’t want to get involved in historical or family research?