Interview with Clare, J7229 Ever since its inception Mass Observation has relied on volunteers writing down their thoughts, feelings and experiences to help record everyday life in Britain. Without our writers, our Mass Observers, Mass Observation simply doesn’t exist, especially in its current form. Yes! We are still going! In fact, there are currently 500Continue reading "Meet the Mass Observers"
Meet the Mass Observers
Interview with T5672 In this new series we'll be sharing the stories of the people that make the Mass Observation's project possible, our writers, also known as 'Mass Observers'. The Mass Observers are volunteers who give their time to share their thoughts, feelings and opinions with the archive. Some writers contribute over decades and someContinue reading "Meet the Mass Observers"
“I am not Interested in the Coronation”: Similarities and Dissimilarities in Mass Observation’s 12th May Diaries from 1937 and 2023
By Emily Calcraft Introduction On 12th May 1937 a Day Survey Respondent from Oldham stated: ‘I am not interested in the Coronation and regard all the fuss as artificial and irrational’. In May 2023, the Coronation of Charles III led to a media frenzy that stirred up the ‘culture wars’, between Royalists and Republicans; theContinue reading "“I am not Interested in the Coronation”: Similarities and Dissimilarities in Mass Observation’s 12th May Diaries from 1937 and 2023"
Jean’s Story of volunteering with Mass Observation
We've been lucky enough to partner with Good Space, a unique platform supporting creative, inclusive and meaningful volunteering opportunities! Watch the video below to find out more about Jean's experience of volunteering with us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zPDV5ZyFu8
New Publication: Mass-Observation: Text, Context and Analysis of the Pioneering Pamphlet and Movement
Mass Observation's 1937 founding pamphlet has been republished as part of the Bloomsbury Mass Observation Critical Series. This edition contains accompanying essays by Jennifer J. Purcell, Ben Highmore and Rachel Hurdley. Find out more on the Bloomsbury Critical Series webpage.
Mass Observation at History Day
Mass Observation recently attended History Day at Senate House. They had a great time and won second place for best stall. Yay! What a day!
A Very MO Christmas
Wire Christmas trees, hair workshops and mulled wine We hosted loads of events over Christmas and we had a lovely time! We had students, the general public. There was lots of fun and merriment as well as the return of our vintage living room.