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January 14, 2020 |
Coffin Works, Volunteer Stories |
Karen Cameron |
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There is a place in the heart of this land a city with history; perhaps not thought grand..? Birmingham’s its name – but a long time ago The name was Beorma – a...
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September 13, 2019 |
Volunteer Stories |
Josie Wall |
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For almost three years I have been volunteering at The Coffin Works in a Conservation/Care of Collection role. This involves cleaning and conserving the collection, taking...
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August 9, 2019 |
Volunteer Stories |
Josie Wall |
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As a recent University History graduate I started to volunteer at the Coffin Works as part of the Conservation Team. My main partner in this role was someone I already knew from...
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January 31, 2019 |
Uncategorized, Volunteer Stories |
Josie Wall |
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by David Sugden What can I say? When I was first offered the chance to work at the Coffin Works I didn’t really know what to expect. Before starting my placement, I had this...
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September 22, 2017 |
Coffin Works, Uncategorized, Volunteer Stories |
Sarah Hayes |
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Ellie began volunteering with us in April 2017, as part of her University of Birmingham MA placement in International Heritage Management. The placement was six weeks in total and...
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May 27, 2016 |
Volunteer Stories |
Sarah Hayes |
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Who could resist the offer of an assignment in the Jewellery Quarter graveyards? Well, truth be told I did ask if I could go along the next time Sarah was working there. A brisk...
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December 5, 2015 |
Uncategorized, Volunteer Stories |
Sarah Hayes |
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I made the decision to do my work experience at Newman Bros, the Coffin furniture factory. It differed from the standard work experience locations, and quite significantly at...
