Hidden Histories – Initial Contact Form
We need you! … to help uncover the hidden histories of Wales.
They are called “hidden histories”because unless you help us uncover them, they will remain hidden… remarkable people, groups and initiatives forgotten in the mists of time.
What histories? Stories about any individual, groups or events that provides a small part of the answer to the question:In the 100 years since the First World War, how has Wales contributed to the search for peace?
Who can write these stories? Anyone! It’s not who you are or your background that’s important – it’s the story you have to share with the nation. That’s why there’s back-up support if you need help or training.
When will this be done?We have until 2019 to gather all the histories but as soon as the stories are ready they will be shared on this site. Experienced historians will probably choose to work independently but for the inexperienced we have an extensive range of training opportunities available to help you research and capture your story.
Where? The project has a Wales perspective but the story gatherers could be anywhere worldwide, maybe descendants of notable figures or beneficiaries of Welsh peace outreach initiatives.
How? The only way this history can be collected is through proactive volunteers who are passionate about saving the past for the future. Once you’ve identified your story/stories you can return the initial engagement form/s with the outline or the completed story . On the form you can tell us about materials you have for scanning or any training you need to capture your story, so that with our partner organisations we can try address your requirements.
Why? We need to collect this heritage for future generations. Headline events and starring people are well documented but individual stories, no matter how small, when captured on a national patchwork of history will give us a clearer picture of our legacy and will provide an importantly springboard for discussions about the Wales we want to leave for future generations.
What Next?
Use the form overleaf to share your hidden history ideas with us!
Send to, or contact the Wales for Peace team for support or to discuss further:
North Wales: or ring 01248 672104
Hanna Huws, 13a Llys Castan, Parc Menai, Bangor, LL57 4FH
South Wales: or ring 02920821051
Ffion Fielding, Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3AP
Initial Outline of a Hidden History
to be collected as part of the Wales for Peace project:
Name: ……………………………………………………………………..
Organisation / group: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Contact e-mail: ………………………………………………………………….. Phone: ……………………………………
Outline of Hidden History (around 100 words):
Stories to bring alive (an outline ):
Supporting resources which are available (e.g. letters, photos, newspaper articles, etc) and where held:
How would you like to develop your Hidden History? (e.g. training by our partners, community workshop, develop curriculum material, share with the community...). See for our partners.
Signed: ………………………………………. Date: …………………………………………………..
Return to: South Walest: 02920821051, Ffion Fielding, (WCIA), Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3AP
Or: North Wales Contact: 01248 672104, Hanna Huws, (Urdd) 13a Llys Castan, Parc Menai, Bangor, LL57 4FH