How we choose to decorate our homes often reveals our sense of identity, interests and past. Ornaments, paintings, furniture and even room decor choices often have unique stories attached to them. Ornaments can form part of collections and can be added to by the inhabitant as well as gifted to them or inherited. One resident …
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Seeds, sheds and stories
All of the homes I have visited so far have included a tour of the garden, as an extension of the home. Even those in flats with shared gardens have fond memories of tending allotments and sharing herbs and vegetables with their neighbours. People’s gardens seem to be their sanctuary and joy is found in …
Woolaway memories
I’ve been visiting the North Taunton Woolaway project area for a few months now to develop the Woolaway Reminiscence Project. I’ve met with several residents who have been kind enough to invite me into their homes and share stories over a cup of tea. I’ve really enjoyed listening to local people’s memories and thoughts on …
Share your stories over tea and cake
Residents are warmly invited to share their memories about life over the years in the North Taunton Woolaway houses. The project will celebrate personal stories and shared social history. Plans for recording and sharing these stories will evolve in collaboration with residents. Artist Carolyn Lefley is hosting three friendly, drop-in meetings at 27 Rochester Road …
Woolaway Reminiscence Project 