As part of the Tūrangawaewae – Sense of Place exhibition, Ruth Greenaway from Tapestries ran a story booth, a space where people or groups came to record their memories and stories about Devonport. Ruth is an oral historian with 15 years’ experience in interviewing people and documentary making.
Devonport Stories Introduction
Alison and Alysha – Fairies and Ferries
Andrew Wilkinson – Two Short Stories and the Gentrification of Devonport
Diana Bond – Devonport Groups and Outings
Kate Evans – Cheltenham Mews Story
Lynette Brocklebank – 44 Years in Devonport
Mike Cohen – From Kabbutz to a Local Board
Robyn Gibson – Depot Artspace Story
Rodney Bowen – From India to Devonport
Sam McGlennon – His PHD and his Tree
Sue Lorimer – Pottery Story
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