Brine Memories

After recording 30+ hours of memories & discovering more than 1000 photos and docs we have come to the end of our project. Thank you Team and @HeritageFundM_E

[Catrin Meredith @MeredithCatrin]

Bit of a history twist for #HedgehogAwarenessWeek . Spotted on a drawer - anyone shed any light here as to whose logo this is? Spotted on chiffonier in Wales... @WelshVernacular @LocksTool #Hedgehog

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

Here at @Droit_Heritage we have been so happy to see the enthusiasm for the Brine Baths within the community and to host the popular Brine Memories exhibitions. It has really helped to raise the profile of the Centre and the SOBBS project. #brinememories

[Catrin Meredith @MeredithCatrin]

@sbriercliffe @BrineMemories @BuildingStones It's been brilliant; as with all good things, our funding has now ended (thanks @HeritageFundM_E ), but that doesn't mean the interest stops! And do check out https://t.co/2dddfIcz2l for all sorts of info and spin-offs. #volunteering @astonvilla

[Catrin Meredith @MeredithCatrin]

@Robert58585858 @sbriercliffe @BrineMemories @BuildingStones Saltwells is new-to-me, but if like Droitwich, it was more for therapeutic benefits than cleansing. @sbriercliffe has more here https://t.co/fAQ4il9nhd and Cradley Links here https://t.co/py9Ux4n3LL Anyone have any brochures/price lists? @LibraryofBham @ArchivesWM @CWMHFriends

[Catrin Meredith @MeredithCatrin]

End of @BrineMemories but can't stop finding links! Thanks @sbriercliffe for blog page incl coincidence that West Brom & Villa visited #Saltwells as well as #Droitwich for brine baths. Now hunting brine strength from 1798 James Keir report and also geog links @BuildingStones ....

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

Working to preserve history in this great team has been an amazing experience. Watching as the team used their skills to promote the Brine Memories Project was inspiring. I hope to be able to continue collating and recording more wonderful memories in the future #brinememories

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

‘A great moment for me was tracking down and speaking to a lady who worked at the St Andrew’s baths in the 1950s. It was amazing to see the pleasure she got from remembering so much and telling me about her role.’ Julia #brinememories

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

‘My highlight was recording with a lady who grew up in a cottage next to the Royal Brine Baths in the 1930s. She gave us insights that we couldn’t have got from any other source. What a privilege!’ Julia #brinememories

[Catrin Meredith @MeredithCatrin]

What a year, what a highlight #volunteering for @BrineMemories. Thanks @HeritageFundM_E & to all the team and interviewees. A cracking project & a fascinating town with the most amazing therapeutic asset: strong brine! (snowflakes or salt crystals?!) #Droitwich #puttingthespaback

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

'This was a special project because every member of the Brine Memories team found their niche. For me it was oral history. Recording the stories of people who worked at the baths in the 1950s was fascinating and a privilege’. Julia #brinememories

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

For me the project has been enlightening, illuminating and enjoyable - who knew there was so much history under our feet and seeing the children's faces as they uncovered it was the best. #brinememories

[Julia Letts @JuliaLetts]

Official handover of Brine Memories Archive, on time and on budget, 800 hours of volunteering logged, 28 oral history interviews recorded, 150 children involved. Cool stats! @HeritageFundM_E @OralHistorySoc @brinebaths @WorLifeStories @BrineMemories @MeredithCatrin

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

Project end by Catrin: don't quite need a liedown in darkened room, but a float in #Droitwich briny wd be nice. Heard so much about its benefits! Glad to have been part of the team to preserve #brinememories & rediscover so much history #explorethepast Thanks @HeritageFundM_E

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

Our exhibition will close today, thank you @Droit_Heritage for hosting and @HeritageFundUK for funding our project #brinememories

[Catrin Meredith @MeredithCatrin]

@WGCG_UK So much more, indeed. Researching for @BrineMemories has uncovered distinctive geology, flora & fauna of the area. There are halophytes e.g. Dittander and Slender Hare's Ear growing locally, and a new species of Gammarus was found in #Droitwich's unique waters in 1930s. @WorcsWT

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

Only two more days to browse through our results! Find us at @Droit_Heritage until tomorrow (22nd) #brinememories

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

"What I have enjoyed most about this project has been seeing young people’s enthusiasm for Droitwich’s almost-disappeared Spa heritage and older townsfolk’s pleasure at contributing memories that have helped to spark this enthusiasm. Sue" Thanks @HeritageFundUK for #brinememories

[Droitwich Heritage @Droit_Heritage]

The @BrineMemories exhibition is here until next Wednesday (22nd), don't miss the opportunity for see and hear their work #brinememories

[Catrin Meredith @MeredithCatrin]

Cold & wintry outside but at @Droit_Heritage it's the last few days to catch the @BrineMemories exhibition & read all about the benefits of warm brine baths. Who knew the Dead Sea of the #Midlands was in #Droitwich?! Come and hear the memories! @OralHistorySoc

[Brine Memories @BrineMemories]

Last Saturday to view our results. @Droit_Heritage is open from 10am to 1:30pm #brinememories