We are therefore seeking to identify and get support from individuals and organisations that are in possession of, or aware of the location/ownership of, any items, memorabilia, documents, artefacts etc. that might help to tell the story of the Rainhill Trials. We are also interested in similar information regarding the Manchester to Liverpool Railway Line and the contribution made by Earlestown and the Vulcan Works to the world's railways and industry.
To this end, we would be very grateful indeed if you could provide any relevant information as highlighted below as soon as possible, and before the 20 September 2006.
1. NAME:
2. CONTACT DETAILS
a. Email:
b. Telephone:
c. Fax:
3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ARTEFACT/S (type, date, location, ownership etc.):
NB. For example, these could include the following:
• Original or replica memorabilia/relics, such as items of equipment, sections of original rail, locomotives and rolling stock, period costumes, commemorative medallions, china/pottery etc.
• Relevant documentation, such as eyewitness accounts, letters, company documents, engravings, period prints, newspaper articles
• Modern or present day literature
4. IF IN YOUR POSSESSION, WOULD YOU BE AGREEABLE TO THE ARTEFACT/S BEING PHOTOGRAPHICALLY DISPLAYED VIA THE ONLINE MUSEUM, AND IF SO UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS ?
5. SUGGESTIONS OF FURTHER CONTACTS
6. ANY OTHER RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFO, COMMENT, OR SUGGESTIONS
For more information about the project please contact: carlpedersen@pan-leisureconsulting.com
