What We Do
PASSIONATE ABOUT THE PAST
We are passionate about helping small museums and cultural organisations not only preserve their unique local heritage, but to share it with the world. We believe that it is essential to learn about our past and understand our traditions if we want to build a bright future, and that there is no time like the present to start preserving, protecting and promoting the story of who we are and how we came to be.
HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Whether you are looking for archival research services for a corporate history project, need help preparing questionnaires for oral histories, or require photographic or map research for a digital deliverable, our team is adept at understanding your research questions, finding the answers, and providing a wide array of deliverables to meet your needs.
DIGITISATION
We understand that a digital copy of an original item is not a replacement, but a complementary resource that will help you to preserve, protect and promote the items in your collections. By limiting the need to access the original, you are also helping to preserve it for the future – and at Folklore, we can also make sure that all your items are appropriately stored to prevent deterioration.
PASSIONATE ABOUT THE PAST
We believe in the value of both environmental and social history, for it is only by understanding how everyday people interacted with their surroundings in the past that we can find solutions to today’s problems as we seek the best possible outcomes for the future. Most importantly, however, we understand that it is only through the tireless work of small organizations and enthusiastic volunteers that we are able to access any of this information at all, and it’s our job to help you keep that legacy alive.
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
We can craft an exceptional content package that aligns with your needs, whether that is a series of articles for the local press or a year’s worth of posts for Instagram, Facebook, or your favourite Social Media channel. We have ghost-written non-fiction, written copy for websites, produced articles for professional markets and even produced short scripts for living history re-enactors. We will tailor the package to your specific needs, and will take care of all the research and copyright issues for you.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Whether you are looking for archival research services for a corporate history project, need help preparing questionnaires for oral histories, or require photographic or map research for a digital deliverable, our team is adept at understanding your research questions, finding the answers, and providing a wide array of deliverables to meet your needs. We can provide anything from a directed visit at a specific archive to a bespoke service for family histories.
We will provide a final product in line with your needs, including both fiction and non-fiction manuscripts; social media content; public programming and education plans; online exhibitions; location and housing histories; bibliographies and academic reports; family histories, and so much more.
Whatever your research needs, we are here to help.
