One Day Research Workshop – Thursday 22 October, 10 am – 4 pm

Have you ever wondered about the background history of Rouken Glen?  Have you ever seen an old photograph of the park and wondered where it might be or if any buildings or structures still survive?

This short session will introduce key themes of how to research Rouken Glen – putting old photographs and oral histories into context, by studying old maps, aerial photographs and looking at the National Monument Record.  We will help you develop research skills, ask analytical questions of historical sources and how to collate and present your results.  We will also help you think about where you might like to go next with your research.

Delivered by Archaeology Scotland, this workshop will help you learn more about the park and show you what to do with the information you have uncovered.  We will provide all the equipment – you just need to turn up!  Booking required.

Historical Research Workshops
Monday 2 – Friday 6 November

 Free Workshops – all workshops are from 10am to 4pm.  Attend one or as many as you want.

The outcome of these workshops is to have two exhibitions (Rouken Glen Archaeology Exhibition and Rouken Glen Photography Then and Now) and two booklets Rouken Glen Park History and Rouken Glen Archaeology Report.

Whether you have had previous involvement in this project or are just interested in learning about the skills required in archiving material and putting together an exhibition – come along and try something new.

DAY	TASK	OUTCOME
Monday 2 Nov 10 am – 4 pm	Photography Then and Now Exhibition (Elaine Livingstone)	Different display techniques for the old Rouken Glen Photographs and the new comparison photographs
Tuesday 3 Nov 10 am – 4 pm	Field survey (practical workshop)	Final record of site (photography, site survey with EDM/GPS)
Wednesday 4 Nov 10 am – 4 pm	History Research Preparation (Mairi Sutherland)	Editorial guidance on preparation of material for publication, dealing with illustrations and captions, and guidance on style, consistency, etc.
Thursday 5 Nov 10 am – 4 pm	Archaeology Exhibition Workshop   Site tour and Discussion   Site discussion and summary of results     Content discussion for exhibition	More in depth overview of site investigated.   Discussion of the results of the excavation and interpretation of the site. Link to history   Discussion and input into final exhibition (participants to suggest material for inclusion into the exhibition).
Friday 6 Nov 10 am – 4 pm	Booklet and Exhibition Preparation Collating all material produced in the previous workshops (work day)	Collate information from archaeological investigation.   Create leaflets/posters/information using computers.   Write up outcomes for exhibition purposes.   Choose photographs/artefacts to display.

To book places on these workshops, please contact:

Liz, Activity Project Officer – Rouken Glen Park          Tel – 0141- 577 3912     Email:   roukenglenpark@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk