2015 Sites of Memory Video Diaries: A Phantoms Pilot Project
How are histories of slavery and resistance commemorated, remembered, forgotten, erased, and interpreted in public spaces and places? Ten History students at Bath Spa University and Huron set out to address this research question by creating video diaries focused on a local place or object that serves as a “site of memory” for the history of slavery and resistance. Scroll down to see their research and read reflections on the project.
Bath Spa University
Bath Royal Theatre
Reflection here
Bath
Reflection here
Huron University College
African Free School
created by Luke Alexander-Grose. Reflection here
Montgomery Bus Boycott
created by Hannah Badcock. Reflection here
Josiah Henson’s Memorial Stone
created by Robyn Chanter. Reflection here
Wilberforce Settlement
created by Mark Gazdic.
The Buxton Bell
created by Ian Likuski. Reflection here
Blackburn Historical Site
created by Cecily MacKnight. Reflection here
Oberlin College
created by Timur Malik
John Graves Simcoe
created by Bailey Marques. Reflection here