Carnival Archive Project
The Carnival Archive project sought to preserve and share the wonderful world of carnival by developing the first Carnival Archive in the UK.
Carnivals and street processions bring everyone together to celebrate and enjoy all that is creative and fun in our communities. Beyond the spectacular performances, magical costumes and music, there’s a deep-rooted history and culture that has transformed our communities over the years. The Carnival Archive project offered everyone, whether a carnival organiser, artist, performer, group or spectator, the opportunity to contribute photos, drawings, film, music, and stories about carnival in Norfolk to the archive.
The project used state-of-the-art digital archive technology, creating a regional ‘on-line’ archive that will capture the rich heritage of all things carnival, to enable everyone to access, learn about and be inspired by carnival, and to ensure that the heritage of carnival is preserved for future generations.
Carnivals and street processions bring everyone together to celebrate and enjoy all that is creative and fun in our communities. Beyond the spectacular performances, magical costumes and music, there’s a deep-rooted history and culture that has transformed our communities over the years. The Carnival Archive project offered everyone, whether a carnival organiser, artist, performer, group or spectator, the opportunity to contribute photos, drawings, film, music, and stories about carnival in Norfolk to the archive.
The project used state-of-the-art digital archive technology, creating a regional ‘on-line’ archive that will capture the rich heritage of all things carnival, to enable everyone to access, learn about and be inspired by carnival, and to ensure that the heritage of carnival is preserved for future generations.
Led by the UK Centre for Carnival Arts (UKCCA) and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the project partners were:
People could get involved by
If you have an interest in the heritage of carnival and want to talk to someone please contact: Cathie Davies Phone: 01603 760529 Email: cathie ‘at’ norcaarts.co.uk |