The Mass Observation Archive has documented everyday life in Britain since 1937. Lucy and Barney Heywood, from Stand + Stare, have captured snatches. Students, staff and members of the public were invited to hear of their methods and try out their jukebox in this interactive presentation

In this informal presentation, Dorothy Sheridan provides a brief overview of the original social research organisation, Mass Observation (1937-c.1960), and describes the revival in 1981 in which she was instrumental. She will consider how the Archive has developed and been used both for academic...