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21 - Launch of the Oral History Archive

On Saturday 31 January 2004, the Northamptonshire Black History Project celebrated the official deposit of oral history interviews conducted with members of the county’s Black communities.

The event was launched by Yvonne Brewster, founder of Talawa Theatre Company, Britain’s leading Black theatre company. Yvonne said “I am very flattered to have been invited to launch this exciting event which celebrates the contributions of Northamptonshire’s Black communities and is a unique resource that is part of the bigger picture of the history of Northamptonshire.”

Interviewees, their families and invited guests celebrated this momentous occasion - the first official oral history archive dedicated to the voices of Northamptonshires’ diverse Black communities. You can find out more about the contributions and experiences of these people living in the county by visiting the facilities available at the County Record Office.