digital:works Podcast

This series is called “In the Spotlight” an oral history of live musicians working in London’s west end. It explores the varied working lives of freelance musicians (some going back to the 1940s) working in the nightclubs, the jazz and rock clubs, restaurants, tea dances and the function scene as well as in the theatres in central London. In episode one musicians take us back to how they became in...

This series is called “In the Spotlight” an oral history of live musicians working in London’s west end. It explores the varied working lives of freelance musicians (some going back to the 1940s) working in the nightclubs, the jazz and rock clubs, restaurants, tea dances and the function scene as well as in the theatres in central London. In Episode two musicians tell us about the atmosphere of ce...

This series is called “In the Spotlight” an oral history of live musicians working in London’s west end. It explores the varied working lives of freelance musicians (some going back to the 1940s) working in the nightclubs, the jazz and rock clubs, restaurants, tea dances and the function scene as well as in the theatres in central London. In Episode Three musicians tell us about the work they have...

This series is called “In the Spotlight” an oral history of live musicians working in London’s west end. It explores the varied working lives of freelance musicians (some going back to the 1940s) working in the nightclubs, the jazz and rock clubs, restaurants, tea dances and the function scene as well as in the theatres in central London. In this fourth and final episode musicians tell us about th...

Chris's Kitchen is a Greek-Cypriot Cafe in Camden Town and has been family run since 1958. Made by Wings of Hope Community Association with digital-works and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Tuti is a Sudanese restaurant in Edgware Road. Made by Wings of Hope Community Association with digital-works and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Diyarbakir is a Turkish Restaurant in Edgware Road. Made by Wings of Hope Community Association with digital-works and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Soor is a Lebanese Restaurant in Edgware Road with other branches in Harrow Road, Kilburn, Hendon and Soho. It is owned and run by three brothers. Made by Wings of Hope Community Association with digital-works and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This series is called Hello Campers! And explores Londoner’s experiences of British holiday camps. In episode one, we look at holidays before camps, why people started going to holiday camps and the accommodation and food they would find there. MADE BY Digital-works [Sav Kyriacou and Matthew Rosenberg]   WITH Dean Belcher Alison Brennan Richard Cohen Simone Farr Ingrid Holtz Paul Irving Daniel Kem...

This series is called Hello Campers! And explores Londoner’s experiences of British holiday camps. In episode two, we concentrate on all the activities there were on offer at British holiday camps. MADE BY Digital-works [Sav Kyriacou and Matthew Rosenberg]   WITH Dean Belcher Alison Brennan Richard Cohen Simone Farr Ingrid Holtz Paul Irving Daniel Kemp Benedicte Larrere Anna Lerner Maggie Perrin A...

This series is called “The Train at Platform Five” an oral history of Kings Cross rail workers. A team of researchers interviewed 25 people who worked at this busy London railway terminal to document what life was like working at the station for drivers, guards, pantry boys, station staff and more. In Episode One, we explore how and why people came to work at Kings Cross Railway Station with some...

This series is called “The Train at Platform Five” an oral history of Kings Cross rail workers. A team of researchers interviewed 25 people who worked at this busy London railway terminal to document what life was like working at the station for drivers, guards, pantry boys, station staff and more. In episode two, we look at how workers started out and how they got the skills for their work; their...

This series is called “The Train at Platform Five” an oral history of Kings Cross rail workers. A team of researchers interviewed 25 people who worked at this busy London railway terminal to document what life was like working at the station for drivers, guards, pantry boys, station staff and more. In this third and final episode, we explore the joys and pain of the work; the pay and conditions; t...

An Oral History of London's Session Musicians In this episode we look at how the musicians got started, the studios, their day-to-day work and the skills they needed. MADE BY Digital-works [Sav Kyriacou and Matthew Rosenberg] WITH Chris Conway Tone Davies Alan Fortune Rozanne Gomes Maya Gottlieb Paul Irving Caroline Lake Rhona Levene Neville McDermott Maggie Perrin Mimi Romilly SPECIAL THANKS...

An Oral History of London's Session Musicians In this episode we look at how the challenges and changes faced by session musicians throughout their working lives. MADE BY Digital-works [Sav Kyriacou and Matthew Rosenberg] WITH Chris Conway Tone Davies Alan Fortune Rozanne Gomes Maya Gottlieb Paul Irving Caroline Lake Rhona Levene Neville McDermott Maggie Perrin Mimi Romilly SPECIAL THANKS TO...

Episode 3 A look at the birth and rise of AFC Wimbledon – A Fans’ Club.

Episode 2 A look at their incredible rise up the leagues, their move to Selhurst Park and the very real threat to their existence.

Episode 1 A look at why people became fans of the club and their early days as supporters.

An Oral History of London's Cinema Projectionists Episode three explores the types of people who become projectionists, the ups and downs of work and how changes in cinemas and film projection affected their work, all leading to the development of digital projectors which had a such huge impact on their industry. www.reelstories.org.uk www.digital-works.co.uk

An Oral History of London's Cinema Projectionists Episode two explores the joys and pain of the job, the skills and the satisfaction, and touches on the deepest fears of the projectionist. Watch the film and listen to the full interviews at: www.reelstories.org.uk www.digital-works.co.uk

Reel Stories - An Oral History of London's Cinema Projectionists Episode one explores the reasons people chose to become projectionists, their training and early experiences, and the fumbles and stumbles along the way. Film and full interviews here: www.reelstories.org.uk Project funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the British Film Institute.

To celebrate the 360th anniversary of the establishment of the General Post Office this intergenerational oral history project explores the history of postal workers in London going back to the 1940s.  As a major employer in the capital, it records how work has been impacted by significant post-war changes in technology, public perception, finance and ownership. It looks at the changing nature of...

To celebrate the 360th anniversary of the establishment of the General Post Office this intergenerational oral history project explores the history of postal workers in London going back to the 1940s.  As a major employer in the capital, it records how work has been impacted by significant post-war changes in technology, public perception, finance and ownership. It looks at the changing nature of...

Settlement Stories has been produced by volunteers from the African Women Group and uses oral history to explore the experience of people from Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia who have come to the UK and settled here. Here are their stories. Episode 2 explores how the communities settled in the UK and looks at housing, work and education. Produced in association with digital-works.

Settlement Stories has been produced by volunteers from the African Women Group and uses oral history to explore the experience of people from Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia who have come to the UK and settled here. Here are their stories. Episode 1 covers their journeys to the UK. Produced in association with digital-works.