By Isle of Wight Observer
Brading Roman Villa has secured £10,000 for a new community heritage project, exploring hidden stories linked to the site.
The funding, awarded through Creative Island, Hampshire and IW Community Foundation, and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will support the Uncovering Hidden Stories of Brading Roman Villa, which will collect oral histories from Islanders who took part in community archaeological investigations at the villa during the 21st century.
Interviews will be recorded from archaeologists, volunteers, and members of the local community. They will be shared through a new exhibition, both digitally and at the museum itself.
A programme of workshops will also give a new generation the chance to try non-invasive archaeological methods on site, and respond creatively.
The project will be led by Alfie Murray, with support from heritage and education officer, Sarah Girling, and oral historian, Lisa Kerley.
Sarah said: “This project will help us uncover and preserve stories that have not previously been fully explored, while also creating exciting opportunities for young people and the wider community to engage with local heritage in new ways.”
The project will run until May next year, with public activities beginning this summer as part of the Festival of Archaeology.