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Farewell to Wilma
We are very sad to say good bye to our lovely intern Wilma who has been brilliant and a huge help with our pinning needs over the last few months. Thanks Wilma! Name: Wilma Stefani Role: Historypin...
View ArticleMethods and tips for running live crowdsourcing events
As part of Putting Art on the Map, we ran a series of live crowd-sourcing events. The basic format of these events was to identify a group of artworks around a particular theme, partner with another...
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Reflections on Putting Art on the Map
Over the last year we have been running Putting Art on the Map in partnership with the Imperial War Museum. With funding from the Nesta R&D Digital Innovation Fund we were able to test if...
View ArticleShort-term vacancy: Supporting First World War history projects
Our friends at the Heritage Lottery Fund are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their team to help the First World War projects they fund share their activities on Historypin....
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This Used to be Fields: Help tell the history of the Becontree Estate
Built in the 1920s to house the growing population of East London and soldiers returning from the First World War, the Becontree Estate was the largest housing estate in Europe. The creation of the...
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Becontree Mural Day
Saturday 25 October, 2-5pm Address: Valence House Lawns, Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3HTTo mark the completion of Chad McCail’s new mural inspired by life on the Becontree Estate we are delighted...
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Local libraries commemorate the First World War with their communities
We’re honoured to be hosting The Digital War Memorial on Historypin, an initiative to bring together libraries, communities and artists to create unique artistic responses to the First World War. Ten...
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Becontree mural launch!
Have you drunk at The Merry Fiddler? Saved the day at Ley’s swimming pool? Or perhaps dived straight in at Dagenham Town Show? Becontree’s colourful history will soon to be bought to life with the...
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The First World War Centenary on Historypin
A home for local community First World War projects Today we’re excited to launch the First World War Centenary hub on Historypin, a home for local community groups running First World War...
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Making the Tough Decision to Pull our Mobile Apps
Historypin supports people who are passionate about using cultural heritage to bring communities together. From Australia to Zimbabwe, we’re proud to help people connect with heritage and engage with...
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WWI Roadshow: Historypin at Bletchley Park
Duncan Johnstone’s Medals, shared on Historypin by jsohn-rethal Do you have First World War artefacts that you would like to find out more about? Or are you working on local commemorations or...
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