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Hundreds of 'at risk' MNH sound recordings digitised

Wednesday, 25 November 2020 06:37

Caption: (left to right): Jude Dicken (Collections Information Manager, MNH), Emma Le Cornu (Conservator, Library & Archives, MNH), Jonathon Williamson (Audio Digitisation Officer, National Museums NI), Donal McAnallen (

UK project aims to save heritage collections

Hundreds of sound recordings from Manx National Heritage's archives are being digitised before they become degraded beyond repair.

It's part of the UK-wide 'Unlocking Our Sound Heritage' project, aimed at saving collections held on dated formats.

MNH has sent 600 recordings to Nothern Ireland for preservation - these include recordings of native Manx speakers, WW2 internees, and the last night of Bushy's Brew Pub in 1998.

Collections manager Jude Dicken explains the benefits of taking part:

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Hundreds of 'at risk' MNH sound recordings digitised

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