Oral History Workshops

Every community has people whose stories deserve to be heard.

Our Oral History Workshops give organisations, schools, museums and community groups the knowledge and confidence to record those memories before they are lost.

Whether you're documenting a neighbourhood, celebrating an anniversary or building a community archive, we help you collect stories with care, structure and purpose.

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Learn from experienced storytellers

Recording someone's life is more than pressing record.

Our workshops introduce participants to the principles of oral history, ethical interviewing and active listening. We share practical techniques for building trust, asking meaningful questions and capturing authentic conversations that future generations will value.

No previous experience is needed.

What participants learn

During the workshop we cover:

• Planning an oral history project
• Preparing interview questions
• Recording high-quality audio and video
• Interview techniques
• Working with photographs and personal objects
• Consent and ethical practice
• Archiving recordings for long-term preservation
• Turning interviews into exhibitions, podcasts, publications and digital archives

Each session combines practical demonstrations with hands-on experience.

Designed for every community

We work with:

• Community organisations
• Museums
• Libraries
• Schools and colleges
• Local authorities
• Heritage projects
• Housing associations
• Charities

Every workshop is tailored to your audience, your history and your ambitions.

Build a lasting legacy

An oral history project creates more than a collection of recordings.

It strengthens community identity.

It connects generations.

It preserves local knowledge that might otherwise disappear forever.

Most importantly, it gives people the opportunity to tell their story in their own words.

Let's record your community's story

If you're planning a heritage project, community archive or public engagement programme, Sound Agents will help you create an oral history project that leaves a lasting legacy.

Every community has remarkable stories.

Let's preserve yours.