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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 a door to the Wimbledon Building, Wimbledon Street.
A 1 minute 35 second sound recording of a van being loaded at Phoenix Arts.
Colour photograph of Deuce House, from the corner at Southampton Street and Wimbledon Street.
A 39 second sound recording of the hubbub in the Phoenix CafeĢ.
A 7 second sound recording of the clanging of a metal gate.
Black and white photograph of the Pfister and Vogel Warehouse, built in 1923.
Colour photograph showing the Pfister and Vogel warehouse with boarded up windows and peeling paintwork.
Colour photograph of the former Pfister and Vogel leather factors building showing detailed carved stonework and leaded windows. The building has been redeveloped and is now apartments.
Colour photograph of graffiti with the Phoenix building in the background, taken from alongside St George's Way.
Colour photograph of graffiti on the far edge of the Phoenix car park.
Colour photograph of graffiti on a hoarding at the side of the Phoenix car park alongside St George's Way.
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.
59 second sound recording of excited children shouting and squealing at Vestry Street swimming baths.
Black and white drawing of St. George's Mills, appearing in Leicester : its civic, industrial, institutional and social life, 1927
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.
Black and white drawing of the exterior of the Leicester Secular Hall. Initialled S.J.B. '99.
A collection of newspaper cuttings from the Leicester Mercury regarding the Palais de Danse, Leicester
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 male dancer at a Northern Soul Night at the 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.
Palais de Danse during its post war heyday. This Art Deco influenced building was constructed around 1927, opening as the Palais de Danse. The building was used as a club for music and dancing.
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. Photograph taken from the corner.
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.
Black and white photograph of the corner of Humberstone Road and Rutland Street, eventual site of Freeman, Hardy & Willis.