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History Section - East Boldre Oral History Project

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EBOH has gathered and collated memories and social history from residents of the parish of East Boldre, who were born and brought up in the village. This research explores how the village has changed, from its origin as a squatter’s settlement to the present day.

EBOH has recorded and transcribed memories from residents and now the stories can be heard through listening stations which have been installed in the village. The Turfcutters Arms houses a listening station where the public can hear stories about East Boldre Characters and childhood memories (this is accessible during pub opening hours). Three further listening stations are installed in East Boldre Village Hall and School Fields Trust Hall (these are accessible by appointment). Oral history interpretation is also sited in the adopted BT kiosk at Hatchet Pond - this includes a QR codes which link to a sound cloud where audio recordings are available: https://soundcloud.com/user-510714237

Project aims:

• Record memories and tales of an East Boldre as it was.
• Install a sense of community and pride – giving a voice to the families who have lived there for generations who feel marginalised by fast changing community.
• Capture memories before they are lost.
• Re-install a sense of community that once existed.
• Help people who move/stay in East Boldre recognise its history and character.
• Encourage people to share time together to talk about heritage.
• Celebrate Gypsy Traveller and Commoning heritage.
• Work with local schools to help children understand the village history.  We have run workshops at South Baddesley, William Gilpin and will also work with Beaulieu School; taking contributors to the schools to discuss their memories.

This project has support and funding from: New Forest National Park Authority, East Boldre Parish Council, Hampshire County Council, Beaufort Trust, East Boldre Village Hall Trust, East Boldre School Fields Trust, NF Heritage Centre and New Forest District Council.

Sadly Covid 19 has temporarily scuppered our plans for a big official opening of the listening stations but we do plan to celebrate when restrictions are lifted. This has been a hugely successful project which celebrates heritage and pride in belonging to an amazing community!

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Images of the EBOH Project in East Boldre Village Hall

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Contributors Cliff and Wendy Harvey listening to stories for the first time

Cllr Bev Hawker viewing photos of contributors - then and now

Cllr Bev Hawker using the listening station

Nicola Curzon (Project curator)

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