People can explore local memories of the coronavirus pandemic and hear more about research into how communities are building memorials at an Exeter event.
The spread of the virus led to bereavement and loss, but people are still considering how best to mark the crisis for future generations.
The discussion event – held at the Exeter Phoenix, on Tuesday 3 March, from 7:30pm to 9pm – is organised by Professor David Tollerton, from the University of Exeter, who is researching how people around the country have been creating memorials to those lost in the pandemic.
Last year Professor Tollerton – with the help of communities in Exeter – created an online audiobook which allowed people to record their memories of the pandemic.
Professor Tollerton will play selections from the audiobook at the event and discuss the process of putting it together. He will also talk about his research into pandemic memorialisation.
People at the event will be able to also share their own memories of the pandemic – whether their recollections of lockdown or the impact on health, education, childcare – and of bereavement, and other issues.
Professor Tollerton said: “Publicly remembering the pandemic is hard because people’s experiences were so different from each other. It wasn’t always a unifying event. However it is still important for us all to remember that time and those affected.”
Register for the event at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exeters-memory-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-tickets-1983460364343?aff=oddtdtcreator
The audiobook is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB3M9Y0RQAc
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