In this enlightening conversation, Professor Olwen Purdue (Queen's University Belfast) discusses the significance of public history and the importance of amplifying the voices of ordinary people in Northern Ireland. The dialogue explores the complexities of historical narratives, the role of oral history in understanding everyday life, and the challenges of ensuring representation in public history. Olwen emphasises the need for community engagement and collaboration to sustain historical projects and highlights the relevance of past struggles with poverty and welfare to contemporary society. The conversation concludes with reflections on the resilience of communities through adversity and the importance of preserving local histories.
https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/olwen-purdue
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Public History and Personal Narratives 03:02 The Role of Public History in Community Engagement 06:14 Exploring Ordinary Lives: The Importance of Oral History 09:03 Representation and Inclusivity in Historical Narratives 11:58 The Complexity of Northern Irish History 14:52 Community Projects and Sustaining Momentum 17:46 The Value of Local Histories and Heritage 20:59 Challenges in Preserving Community Histories 23:53 Lessons from History: Poverty and Welfare Today 27:14 The Resilience of Communities Through Adversity
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