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WELCOME TO THE EXMOOR ORAL HISTORY ARCHIVE
 

On behalf of the Dulverton and District Civic Society, Birdie Johnson has travelled throughout Exmoor with her recorder, listening to people's life stories. Whatever their profession, whether blacksmith, chambermaid, farm worker or landed gentry, Exmoor's older generation shared their lives with us. The result is over 200 hours of recording, giving a unique insight into life on the moor during the 20^th century. The archive is accompanied by the book REFLECTIONS, life portraits of Exmoor, in which photographer Mark Rattenbury's intuitive photographs capture an element of the contributors' personalities.

This website is an introduction to the Exmoor oral history project, and the rich archive it has created.  It includes audio clips of each of the recordings.  An audio CD with longer extracts from a number of the recordings is included in the book.

Disclaimer: Whilst Somerset County Council makes every effort to keep the information on this website accurate, we disclaim any warranty or representation, express or implied about its accuracy, completeness or appropriateness for a particular purpose. Thus, you assume full responsibility for using the information at this website, and you understand and agree that neither Somerset County Council nor any of its employees or contributors  is responsible or liable for any claim, loss or damage resulting from its use. 
Copyright: Contributors' introductions and audio recordings are copyright © Birdie Johnson, LifeStories. The recordings on this site are for private listening only; copying, broadcasting or reproduction is prohibited. All photographs unless otherwise stated are copyright © Mark J Rattenbury. Website designed by Janet Tall, Somerset Archive and Record Service.