Reminiscence with People with Learning Difficulties by Sarah Housden

A comprehensive introduction to running group and individual reminiscence activities, aimed at practitioners who are new to using past experience to enhance well-being in the present. Part 1 explores why reminiscence is a useful and powerful activity to use in giving this client group a stronger voice in society, and includes guidelines on running group and individual activities. Part 2 provides ideas for activities to use in reminiscence under fifteen themed headings, appropriate for most age groups.  More...

Reminiscence and Lifelong Learning by Sarah Housden

An excellent guide to ways of using memories as a resource in learning. It is a rich source of knowledge, ideas and experiences for tutors, carers and other professionals to draw on in their work with older people.  More...

Norwich Memories collected by Norwich Living History Group and edited by Sarah Housden

Recollections of the people of Norwich on childhood, working life and living in the city

A fascinating collection of memories from the people of Norwich and surrounding areas on childhood and schooldays, working life, everyday living, shops and shopping, and leisure time activities, including substantial memories of the Second World War.  More...