Breochloch. Laboratory of Creative Heritage - 07952909135

Breochloch.LCH is a start-up social enterprise based in West Belfast, to provide Heritage Services and activities to the community

"Breochloch"Laboratory of Creative Heritage is here to help you get involved in exploring the archaeology and history of where you live!
Study of the past has become an increasingly popular and diverse activity enjoyed by people of all ages. All places have a history and it is the way that we explore our past that brings it to life. The past is not just about the rich and wealthy, it is about the daily life of everyone. We can study the past in many interesting and exciting ways - by interpreting landscapes, recording old buildings, finding lost settlements, identifying battlefield sites, recording stories and oral histories, re-enactment, and finding archaeological remains!
We want YOU to get involved in exploring the history and archaeology of West Belfast. You can help us to manage and protect the historic environment by learning more about it in creative and fun ways. You can tell others about what you have learnt by creating heritage trails, websites, local history books, producing art or photography, and hosting exhibitions and workshops.

What can we do for you?
The Community Archaeologist provided by Breochloch can:
• Offer advice on how to set up a local interest group or project
• Provide training on how to identify and understand aspects of the historic environment, such as buildings, landscapes and settlements
• Lend fieldwork equipment and resources to help with your project
• Put you in touch with other archaeology and history groups in Ireland
• Put you in touch with heritage specialists in the area
• Give talks to schools, evening classes, and interest groups about a variety of subjects relating to archaeology
The Community Archaeologist also works on outreach projects working with people with special needs and helping people to find a sense of achievement through working with archaeology.

Contacting the Community Archaeologist.
If you are interested in historic buildings, landscapes, communities or objects we want to help you to find out more about them. If there is a history or archaeology project already running in your area, and you want some specialist help or advice, call us! Or, if you want to start a new local interest group we can help you start one! Please get in touch with the Community Archaeologist to find out more

Tags: Archaeological Service,Education