Become a volunteer with the Heritage Team at Barnstaple Town Council as part of the Research Team. Help us to research the historical background of items in our collections, as well as delving deeper into the rich history of Barnstaple.
Tasks vary depending on the type of activity/event. Typical tasks include:
- Historical research using books in the BTC collection, books in other collections, internet sources, local experts, other sources
- Work with the Heritage Team to update tour information and cabinet cards at the Guildhall
- Assist with the development of different versions of the tours to suit different audiences
- Help to investigate the connections BTC artefacts have to key times or themes in history, including work on alternative narratives around the items, seeking out the lesser known and sometimes controversial stories connected to items in the collection.
- Help to identify and consult with experts in the local area and further afield through interviews, questionnaires, phone calls, email, web-based searches, local ‘word of mouth’ knowledge etc.
Record findings accurately, keeping a record of all sources and references