85th Anniversary Heritage Project
Age UK Lancashire are proud to be delivering an exciting heritage project to celebrate our 85th Anniversary in 2026.
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project led by Dr Brandon Taylorian as Heritage Project Manager will explore the history of Age UK Lancashire and the experiences of ageing across generations since our founding in 1941.
We want to discover, record, and preserve the rich memories, stories, and experiences of older people from across Lancashire before they are lost. Through oral history interviews, archive research, and community engagement, we will create a lasting record of how communities and ageing in Lancashire have changed over the past 85 years.
What are we doing:
* A digital archive of stories and historical materials.
* A professionally produced film.
* A commemorative book and The Handbook of Oral History Methods
* Community exhibitions.
* A time capsule for future generations.
* Opportunities for volunteering, learning and participation.
Contact us to get involved!
Contact our Heritage Project Manager, Brandon, to find out more about the project or get involved!
Share Your Story
Do you have memories of growing up, working, raising a family or retiring in Lancashire?
Have you been involved with Age UK Lancashire or its predecessor organisations?
We would love to hear your story!
Every experience matters, and your stories will help us build a richer picture of Lancashire's history.
Volunteer With Us
We are recruiting volunteers to help with oral history interviews, heritage research, and community engagement activities.
Full training and support will be provided, and no previous experience is necessary. Click here to find out more.
Get Involved
Whether you would like to share a story, volunteer, donate photographs or documents, or simply follow the project as it develops, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Together, we want to preserve Lancashire's heritage and ensure that the voices and experiences of older generations continue to inspire future generations.
For more information or to express interest in getting involved, please contact Brandon: btaylorian@ageuklancs.org.uk
This project is made possible thanks to the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund.