Listen to this amazing new series of podcasts called 'Bristol at War'. They've been lovingly created by local people with the help of Unlocking Our Sound Heritage, BCfm community radio and Bristol Museums’ participation team. Freshly trained podcasters tell  special stories inspired by the oral histories in Bristol Libraries ‘A Town in the West Country’.

This oral history collection was recorded in 1988, capturing memories of Bristolians reminiscing about wartime Bristol.  The recordings were part of research for a play of the same name that was performed at the Bristol Old Vic.   

Under the guidance of BCfm’s Marcus Smith, local people were recruited and trained to create these podcasts. Using the archival audio as a basis, participants enhanced them with research and commentary, reflecting on what these voices are telling us. Moving, funny and thoughtful by turns, they have been compiled into this one hour audio piece.

A Town in the West Country recordings are now available in digital format thanks to the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project based at Bristol Archives.

Unlocking Our Sound Heritage is a national project led by the British Library and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Find out more about the project at www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/tag/uosh

For Bristol Archive’s online content policy visit www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-archives/archives-policies

Bristol At War podcast - BCfm & UOSH

Conceal or Reveal

View of Bracciano by Edward Lear

Ceramic plaque by Josiah Wedgwood

Hearing Trumpet

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Castle Combe by Bartram Hiles

Conceal and Reveal

Pink Rain and Pain by George Harding

Introduction for Main Entrance

Introduction for Side Entrance

Bristol At War podcast - BCfm & UOSH

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