Living in the Past: Exploring Everyday Life during and after the Victorian Period in an East Midlands Industrial Town (original) (raw)

The 'Living in the Past' (LIP) project is a community archaeology initiative focused on exploring everyday life in Derby during and after the Victorian period. By investigating the material remains of industrial workers' housing and domestic waste, the project aims to uncover insights about the lives of ordinary people and their social identities. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, including archaeological surveys and the integration of oral histories, LIP seeks to engage local communities in the study of their historical environment, highlighting the significance of everyday artifacts in understanding broader societal trends.