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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 Pfister and Vogel warehouse restored and reopened as the Leather Factors apartment complex, with Thai restaurant.
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 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.
A colour video (duration 47 seconds) of a man talking about memories of the early days of Phoenix Arts and the Cultural Quarter today.
Black and white drawing of St. George's Mills, appearing in Leicester : its civic, industrial, institutional and social life, 1927
Colour photograph of Wimbledon Street and St. George's Mills.
60 second sound recording of a bus. The recording includes sounds of the engine, brakes, and the bus passengers voices.
Black and white photograph of the interior of the Leicester Secular Hall.
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 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 the outside of Zoots night club. The building was formally 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.
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.
Black and white photograph of the completed modern Freeman, Hardy and Willis building.
A colour video (duration 1 minute 9 seconds) of a married couple talking about their first date at the Baker's Arms pub and their memories of the Cultural Quarter before it was redeveloped. The start of the video appears to have been cut off.
Collection of Urban-exploration style photographs of Volcrepe (Woods) Mill, Glossop.