One of our favourite projects!

This incredible community photography archive is such a lovely example of how a local source of records can be so engaging and empowering to a community. The project is based on an archive of images from the 1950s and 60s, and is an amazing snapshot of all aspects of daily life from the time.

As a consequence of this, the memory book shows a huge response – hundreds of local residents have got in touch with the project to suggest changes, ask about whether others remember their own specific memories and much more.

At a glance...

Project Type

Description

A beautiful new website for this amazing project.

Client

Salford & Cheetham Hill in Focus

We did this in...

2015 - date

Link

See the site
We are a small team based in the community arts and heritage sector. We faced the daunting task of preserving and digitising a large glass plate photography collection of 12,000 images from the 1950s and 60s. All the images were to be uploaded to a website on a tight schedule, using appropriate collections management software. Initially, this seemed completely overwhelming for us. However, from our initial meeting with Mike at Thirty 8 Digital, we immediately knew that his knowledge and expertise in this particular sector was the correct choice for our project. From our initial brief, he efficiently guided us through each stage of website construction and the site was quickly uploaded on time and budget. The site is accessible and easily navigable. Also, the design work and branding is innovative and completely in keeping with the subject matter. It is very popular and has enabled our project to be widely showcased, locally, nationally and internationally. It has significantly increased our visitor numbers and our wide ranging target audiences. Mike has consistently been available to resolve any requests we have had in recent years. We would definitely work with Thirty 8 Digital again on any future heritage based projects.
— Martin Bush, Retracing Salford

What people say

  • Alison Bowyer, Executive Director, Kids in Museums, Kids in Museums

    We have been working the Thirty8 Digital since 2018 when they were the standout choice to create our new website. Mike and his team really took the time to get to know our Kids in Museums during the design and development period and their approach was friendly and accessible throughout....

    Project: Kids in Museums website

  • Lenka Cmelakova, MA student, Bath Spa University

    Interesting, engaging, great knowledge, simply explained, overally just great! I would definitely work with Mike if I have an opportunity in my job and I would definitely recommend him as he is knowledgeable and has an ability to create trust between him and the audience....

    Project: Bath Spa University workshop

  • Martin Bush, Retracing Salford, Salford & Cheetham Hill in Focus

    We are a small team based in the community arts and heritage sector. We faced the daunting task of preserving and digitising a large glass plate photography collection of 12,000 images from the 1950s and 60s....

    Project: Salford & Cheetham Hill in Focus website

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