Local History
A few years ago, I started researching local history through a a one parish study. This research was an offshoot of genealogy, and a desire to understand the context in which my family lived, the inter-relationship between families and to digest history through a micro study. Due to other demands and the scale of this project, I already recognise this one will not be finished in my lifetime.
Deaf UK Jobs
About Deaf UK Jobs was established in 1999; over a decade later, the list has around 9,000 subscribers and has advertised over 12,000 vacancies. The list has been referred to in The Daily Telegraph as, “The experts recommend Deaf UK Jobs …” A statement which carries a lot of expectation, and one I could not possibly fulfill. Deaf people particularly experience discrimination when it comes to employment; and one hopes to make a small intent in the field, and move deaf (related) employment a step closer to being a bit more inclusive. What is the scope of the list? Jobs which are deaf related. Jobs within deaf organisations, social services working with deaf people, Teacher…
Photography
In a completely amateur sense. I’ve never taken a photography course, heck, I don’t even own a DSLR. However, it gets me outside and I like to capture visuals. Not for anyone, just myself – I become more appreciative of my environment. A couple of pictures have been published online and one was used the BBC News. My photos have also been used in a couple of history academic textbooks (that’s what happens when you walk around graveyards), a community regeneration publication plus a travel guide. My images are usually under a Creative Commons licence, where noted.