BLACK FAMILIES EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP
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The past worked hard to get here - what about work of the future?
Image: Jobbing in Bath - Photographs from Museum of Bath at Work archives
Work has always shaped Bath — but whose work, and whose stories get remembered?
This project connects young people with community elders to record oral histories centred on their work in Bath.
This project connects young people with community elders to record oral histories centred on their work in Bath.
What were the jobs people did, the skills they brought, and what drew them here?
Working with the Museum of Bath at Work and BEMSCA, you'll interview real people, record their stories, and help build an archive that will last.
But it's not just about the past. You'll also explore the future — what work means for your generation, and what you're hoping for, worried about, and dreaming of. Real conversations, real skills, real impact.
When
to June 2026
Who
Young people with an interest in Bath history, oral storytelling, and the future of work
Current
Partners
Museum of Bath at Work
BEMSCA
Activities
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Record new Oral histories
Sit down with elders from the community, hear their stories, and make history — literally. Your recordings go into the Museum of Bath at Work archive.
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Practice Content Creation
Blend oral history with radio and podcast formats. Learn by doing, with real material and real output.
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Make Connections
Build relationships across generations. Find out what the elders in your community have seen, done and survived.
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Explore the Future of Work
What does work mean for your generation? Share your aspirations, questions and concerns — and shape the conversation about what comes next.