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The Affective Digital Histories archive comprises open and publicly accessible data, including images, press cuttings, audio and video clips, and creative commissions. The materials have been digitised and catalogued by researchers at the University of Leicester and can be accessed here via the Explorer, or through the University of Leicester's own Special Collections Online.
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Colour photograph of the interior of Alexandra House.
Colour photograph showing the detail of the roof of Alexandra House.
Colour photograph of the courtyard area at Alexandra House.
Black and white photograph of Alexandra House. Photograph commissioned by Carol Leeming to accompany her choreopoem.
20 second recording of the sound of someone walking on gravel.
A 39 second sound recording of the hubbub in the Phoenix CafeĢ.
Black and white photograph of the Pfister and Vogel Warehouse, built in 1923.
Colour photograph of graffiti on the far edge of the Phoenix car park.
A colour video (duration 1 minute 28 seconds) of a man talking about Phoenix Arts, in particular his memories of working there and his enjoyment of going to see films at the Phoenix.
A colour video (duration 47 seconds) of a man talking about memories of the early days of Phoenix Arts and the Cultural Quarter today.
13 second sound recording of water pouring from a tap.
59 second sound recording of excited children shouting and squealing at Vestry Street swimming baths.
60 second sound recording of a bus. The recording includes sounds of the engine, brakes, and the bus passengers voices.
Colour photograph of the J. Herbert Marshall Music Depot during refurbishment in 2003.
A collection of newspaper cuttings from the Leicester Mercury regarding nightclubs, in particular Zoots.
A collection of newspaper cuttings from the Leicester Mercury regarding The Studio nightclub in Humberstone Gate formerly known as The Leicester Palais de Danse.
Black and white photograph of a female dancer at a Northern Soul Night at the Palais de Danse. Photograph features other dancers in the background.
Black and white photograph of dancers at a Northern Soul Night at the Palais de Danse.
Black and white photograph of dancers at a Northern Soul Night at the Palais de Danse.
Black and white photograph of the outside of Zoots night club. The building was formally the Palais de Danse
A black and white photograph of the crowning of Cinderella at the Palais de Danse.
A colour photograph of the Sosho nightclub previously known as Zoots, The Studio and the Palais de Danse. The sign is visible.
A colour photograph of the Sosho nightclub previously known as Zoots, The Studio and the Palais de Danse. The sign and the door are visible.
Collection of newspaper cuttings reporting on the trial of the "Crazy Gang" at Leicester Crown Court.
Collection of newspaper cuttings from the Leicester Mercury regarding the Centre Hotel, Leicester.
Black and white photograph of the corner of Humberstone Road and Rutland Street, eventual site of Freeman, Hardy & Willis.
Black and white photograph of warehouse not far from completion in 1956. St. George's Mills, one of Faire Bros. works, can be seen in the background.
Black and white photograph of the Freeman, Hardy and Willis building, before it was destroyed during World War II.
Brief newspaper article discussing plan to turn former British Shoe Corporation warehouse into hotel and office complex.
Colour photograph of the former Leicester International Hotel customer car park entrance.