Collection Stories

Our collections tell the story of our shared experiences. These articles help to connect the dots around who we are, the past we share and the future we are building together.

Folk Life Collection

Two elderly women smoking pipes

Celebrating Women

Taking a closer look at some images recording inspirational women

Hammering hot metal to make a poker

Hammer & Anvil

Our Lisrace Forge, and the blacksmiths who dedicated their lives to the craft.

Two large horses, working the field

Horses, a constant companion

Photos from the archive