Examining interwoven narratives: multidirectional memory between enslaved labourers and mill workers in Northern England heritage sites

A groundbreaking analysis reveals the potential of heritage sites to foster solidarity by juxtaposing narratives of British mill workers with those of enslaved laborers on American cotton plantations, a concept termed 'multidirectional memory.' The study, focusing on the People's History Museum in Manchester and Cromford Mills in Derbyshire, demonstrates how such displays can disrupt divisions and promote community co-production. However, it also highlights challenges related to guilt and the complexities of implementing these narratives effectively.

Campbell, S. (2024). Examining interwoven narratives: multidirectional memory between enslaved labourers and mill workers in Northern England heritage sites. International Journal of Heritage Studies, 30(5), 573–585. https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2024.2320312