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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 showing the Pfister and Vogel warehouse with boarded up windows and peeling paintwork.
Colour photograph showing the entrance to the Pfister and Vogel warehouse in a state of disrepair.
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 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 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.
13 second sound recording of water pouring from a tap.
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.
Colour photograph of Helsinki's gay bar, previously J. Herbert Marshall Music Depot
Colour photograph of the J. Herbert Marshall Music Depot during refurbishment in 2003.
Black and white photograph of the detail above the door at Helsinki's bar, previously J. Herbert Marshall Music Depot. Photograph commissioned by Carol Leeming to accompany her choreopoem.
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 Palais de Danse, Leicester
Black and white photograph of a male dancer 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 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.
Collection of newspaper cuttings reporting on the trial of the "Crazy Gang" at Leicester Crown Court.
Black and white photograph of the Freeman, Hardy and Willis building, before it was destroyed during World War II.
Black and white photograph showing the damage done to the Freeman, Hardy and Willis building during a German bombing raid in 1940.
Black and white photograph of a demolition site facing Humberstone Gate showing the remains of the 1880's warehouse being cleared for reconstruction.
Newspaper cutting of an advertiser's announcement of the official opening of the Magnum Hotel and office complex.
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.
Colour photograph of a sign at the former Leicester International Hotel. The sign reads "Magnum Exhibition Hall".
A collection of urban-exploration style photographs of Volcrepe (Woods) Mill, Glossop, Derbyshire.