As part of the Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade, we commissioned artist Charlotte Bailey to produce an informative guide to accessing the archives through dialogue with the BMAP cohort: Erinn, Vig, Nafeesa, Marley, Jayne and Keara (from Vivid Projects).

In this publication, Charlotte explores the experiences raised by access to the archives, providing a guide for those wishing to delve into Birmingham’s history but feeling unsure of where to begin.

Free and accessible archive resources mentioned include:

Media Archive for Central England

The Stuart Hall Archive Project

Four Corners Archive

The Amberside Collection

Birmingham City Council Archive

We are in the process of making further selections of our own Birmingham Archive accessible to the public online, so do check for updates.

The Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade is supported by BFI Screen Heritage Fund, awarding funds from the National Lottery.