Hearing History: A Journey Through Sound Recording Technologies

Sunday 22 March 2015 12.30pm – 3.30pm Sunday 29 March 2015 12.30pm – 3.30pm FREE

Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums and Newcastle University’s Institute for Social Renewal in partnership with the Lathe Revival invite you to experience past sound recording methods in 2 workshops at Discovery Museum (Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 4JA) on: Sunday 22 March 2015 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Sunday 29 March 2015 12.30pm – 3.30pm FREE

Please note, both workshops will be the same format.

Each workshop will give you the opportunity to learn about the history of sound recording, and experience, use and test technologies from the past, including:

– An 1888 Edison Domestic ‘A’ Graphophone wax cylinder phonograph
– A 1938 Presto 78 disc cutting lathe
– A 1971 British Ferrograph Recorder (South Shields, NE) reel to reel

Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to bring musical instruments or readings to record; the technologies work best with acoustic style music.

Places are limited for these workshops and will be on a first come, first served basis. 
Please book via the following links:

Sunday 22nd March 2015
Hearing History Sunday 22 March 2015

Sunday 29th March 2015
Hearing History Sunday 29 March 2015

THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT– to add your name to the waiting list please email us with your details.

Any queries please contact: lornaafulton@gmail.com