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We're on Crowdfunder!
We're looking forward to publication of our Vale Rawlings book Friendship, Love & Truth . Only 250 printed copies will be available to buy before Christmas 2025. So, we've decided to set up a Crowdfunder page so that people can donate to our Community Interest Company and choose a copy of the book as a reward. The Vale Rawlings Project CIC raises money for two local charities, YMCA Burton and SARAC as well as raising awareness of forgotten stories from Burton upon Trent. For
Oct 303 min read


Discussing the relevance of Vale in 2025
Vale Rawlings was a pioneer in the local trade union movement and a committed member of the Burton Trades Council. This month, the...
Oct 74 min read


Book cover reveal: Friendship, Love & Truth
The cover for the new Vale Rawlings book We are delighted to reveal the cover for our book, Friendship, Love & Truth, The Vale Rawlings...
Sep 152 min read


Local history talks for groups in the Midlands
We're delighted to be taking an increasing number of requests from groups and organisations looking for local history talks and...
Sep 112 min read
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