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The Tangible Archive Research Outreach Programme

This Outreach Programme is organised and delivered by the Tangible Archive Research Group (TARG), which was established in the wake of the Tangible Archive Research Symposium held in December 2023.

The initiative builds on Gina Pierce’s doctoral research, which focused on the Frederick Parker archive. Her research explores innovative methodologies for engaging new and diverse audiences with archival materials. This project extends that research by investigating how tailored, creative activities can be designed for specific participant groups to facilitate meaningful interaction with archives.

The goal is to develop prototype toolkits that support archive engagement beyond traditional academic contexts, opening new pathways for public connection, interpretation, and co-creation with archival content.

Stencil printing workshop at Precious Gems, Bolton, run by Gina Pierce

Image: Stencil printing workshop at Precious Gems, Bolton, run by Gina Pierce

Project details

Research Team

Gina Pierce

Team Members

TARG internal members:
David Baldwin, London Met
Emily Evans, London Met
Dr Jacek Scarso, London Met
 

Project partner(s)

Dr Sue Breakell, Design Archives, University of Brighton
Donna Claypool, University of Bolton
 

Funder(s)

Strategic Transformation Grant, London Met

Duration

February – July 2025 

More about the project

  • Tangible Research is a project designed to foster and develop the research culture in the design cluster and develop an awareness and engagement with published outputs and writing.
  • The project centres on The Tangible Archive Symposium, in the Special Collections, that will lead to dissemination through podcasts and a Journal Special Issue.
  • To provide an opportunity to develop the accessibility of the Special Collections both within the University and to wider audiences.

Public outreach

  • Pierce, Gina. (2025) workshop for Precious Gems Women’s Community Group, Bolton, using the Chadwick Stores Archives, Bolton Museum 26 February.
  • Pierce, Gina. (2025) workshop for Breakdown Bolton using the Chadwick Stores Archives, Bolton Museum, 28 February.
  • Evans, Emily and Pierce, Gina. (2025) Special Collections, LMU. Collage workshop for Enfield County School for Girls, using the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre of Memory and Learning, 12 May.
  • Pierce, Gina and Marr, Vanessa. (2025) Brighton Atelier Gallery, workshops for the public 12 June.
  • Pierce, Gina. (2025) Brighton Atelier Gallery, workshops for the public 26 June.
  • Pierce, Gina. (2025) workshop for London Metropolitan University staff Thrive Festival using the Parker Knoll archive in Special Collections, LMU, 3 July.
  • Pierce, Gina. (2025) London Museum Studios, workshops for the public using the London Museum Collections, 5, 9, 23 July and 2 August.
  • Pierce, Gina. (2025) London Museum Studios, workshops for City Carers Community Group using the London Museum Collections, 15 July and 18 December.
  • Pierce, Gina. (2025) London Museum Studios, workshops for Age UK using the London Museum Collections, 30 July and 8 December.
  • Pierce, Gina. (2025) Carnegie Library, Larne, Ballymena and Carrickfergus, workshops to accompany Rites of Passage Exhibition, Mid and East Antrim Museums, 3 and 4 October, 7 March 2026.

Tangible Archive Symposium