Newham Heritage Survey

Newham Heritage Service is responsible for promoting the history of Newham and its people. It manages local museums and provides exhibitions, outreach and research facilities for the local community. The service is currently being reviewed and we are seeking the opinions of members of the community in order to understand community views on history and culture in Newham.

We would be very grateful if you would take a few moments to answer some questions, your answers will remain anonymous.

Have you visited any local museums, touring exhibitions or activities organised by Newham Heritage Services in the last 12 months?

Yes
No

Which ones?

Railway Museum - North Woolwich
Manor park Library Museum site
School linked activity
An exhibition
Which exhibition did you visit? Other
What was it?

What did you enjoy about your visit?

Why you have not visited a museum, touring exhibition or activity organised by Newham Heritage Services?

Lack of time
Lack of public transport
Lack of interest
Other
Please tell us why

Below are some things that Newham Heritage Services are considering, please rate how important they would be to you on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being very important and 1 being not very important

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A. It should have a permanent site that people can visit regularly
B. It holds exhibitions / events in different community locations
C. It tells the stories of the different cultures and communities in Newham
D. It has exhibitions about recent local history
E. It makes full use of technology within its service

Have you heard about Community Curators?

Yes
No

Would you know how to get in contact with them?

Yes
No

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest, how important is local history to you?

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Would you like to be able to add your stories or your family history to exhibitions and books?

Yes
No

Do you have any documents, photos or keepsakes that you would like to share or show other people?

Yes
No

Would you be prepared to lend them to the Heritage Service for a short time for exhibitions and copying?

Yes
No

Would you welcome the staging of large scale exhibitions jointly with National Museums eg. V&A/Science Museum?

Yes
No

Would you attend large scale exhibitions?

Yes
No

Are there any specific exhibitions or facilities Newham Heritage Services should provide?

Do you live within the London Borough of Newham?

Yes
No


Thank you for your help. Your details will only be used for auditing purposes and will not be passed onto any other organisation.

Your name

Your address
Postcode

Your telephone number

Your email address