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Made in Millbrook

Past, Present and Future.

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Made in Millbrook

Made in Millbrook is a community-development project exploring the people, places and experiences that have shaped Millbrook, from its development and changing neighbourhoods to life in the area today. Led by the University of Southampton in collaboration with local residents, community researchers, artists and partner organisations, the project brings together personal memories, archive material, photography, film, creative workshops, community events and academic research. By recording and sharing local heritage, Made in Millbrook aims to strengthen connections between generations, use insights into the area past to understand its presentand ensure that the voices of people who know Millbrook best help shape its future.

A diverse group of university staff and students posing for a group photo at a University of Southampton Millbrook event.
A diverse group of university staff and students posing for a group photo at a University of Southampton Millbrook event.

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Supporting Millbrook’s heritage and community development.

Community Research

Local voicesfor local evidence.

A diverse group of adults participating in a collaborative workshop around a table with notes and stationery.
A diverse group of adults participating in a collaborative workshop around a table with notes and stationery.
Creative Outputs

Showcasing photography, art, and writing inspired by Millbrook’s heritage.

A woman writes notes during a community workshop with a blue striped doll on the table.
A woman writes notes during a community workshop with a blue striped doll on the table.
A woman writes notes during a creative workshop next to a striped doll on a wooden table.
A woman writes notes during a creative workshop next to a striped doll on a wooden table.

Gallery

Snapshots capturing Millbrook’s heritage and community spirit.

Close-up of an open vintage journal with cursive handwriting on aged paper.
Close-up of an open vintage journal with cursive handwriting on aged paper.
A diverse group of researchers analyzing historical architectural blueprints and archival maps on a table.
A diverse group of researchers analyzing historical architectural blueprints and archival maps on a table.
A man and woman examine a vintage football history map of England and Wales in a workshop.
A man and woman examine a vintage football history map of England and Wales in a workshop.
Vintage black and white class photo of school children sitting outdoors on a wooden table.
Vintage black and white class photo of school children sitting outdoors on a wooden table.
Students researching historical archives in a library with a person in a colorful shirt examining old documents.
Students researching historical archives in a library with a person in a colorful shirt examining old documents.

Projects

Community stories shaping Millbrook's future.

Vintage black and white architectural site plan of the Southampton Millbrook housing development unit.
Vintage black and white architectural site plan of the Southampton Millbrook housing development unit.
Reports & Resources

Exploring Millbrook’s rich past together.

A collection of colorful sewing thread spools in a cardboard box for sewing and craft projects.
A collection of colorful sewing thread spools in a cardboard box for sewing and craft projects.
Creative Projects

Art and stories brought to life.

Researchers in a library archive examining historical maps and vintage blueprints on a large table.
Researchers in a library archive examining historical maps and vintage blueprints on a large table.
Diverse group of people participating in a community workshop and discussion at round tables.
Diverse group of people participating in a community workshop and discussion at round tables.
Community Research

Listening to voices across Millbrook.

Events

Bringing community together.

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Made in Millbrook is funded by the University of Southampton Civic Impact Fund drawing on Research England Participatory Research and Policy Funds., delivered with support from the Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities and Testlands. The project has received ethical approval through the University of Southampton(ERGO109768, 110488, 112430, 112697, 113265, 113656, 114338). The views and experiences shared through the project belong to individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Southampton or Testlands. Copyright remains with the respective authors, photographers and rights holders; archive material is credited wherever possible.

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