| Views
from Shropshire celebrates the lives and experiences
of sixty-eight people who have moved to Shropshire from different
parts of the world since the Second World War. |
| Their stories were collected through oral
history interviews and reminiscence workshops, exploring their
lives in their country of origin, their motivation for moving to
Britain and their experiences of settling into Shropshire life. |
| Views
from Shropshire provides a fascinating insight into
the cultural and ethnic diversity in Shropshire, and how diverse
communities have helped shape Shropshire’s past and present. |
| How to use this project: |
| For
information: To learn about the different community groups
that have settled in the county, and to explore some of the opportunities
and challenges they have faced. |
| For
education: To explore issues of 'diversity' and 'community
cohesion', and to explore the common values and experiences that
connect people of all backgrounds and ages. |
| For
inspiration: To develop community projects or workshops
based on the Views from Shropshire oral histories. |
