Centre for Worktown Studies

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The Centre for Worktown Studies, in collaboration with Bolton Museum and Archive Service, conducts academic research and public engagement activities centered around Bolton's identity as Mass Observation's 'Worktown'. The Centre supports the exploration of everyday life in Bolton between 1937 and 1940, focusing on various aspects such as work, religion, leisure, and domestic economy. It manages the Humphrey Spender 'Worktown' collection of documentary photographs, providing a valuable social documentary photographic archive. This infrastructure facilitates access to historical records and supports collaborative research initiatives related to Mass Observation's Worktown project.

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University of Bolton
Bolton