The team behind Corals is composed of technologists, archivists and even TV director for good measure. However, there’s one thing that unites us all: we love bringing the past to life online.
Having seen the interest that people have in consuming and sharing images of their local area online, we’ve made it our mission to develop a product that archives can use to share their collections to many different audiences.
We want to do some good, support the heritage sector along the way and make archives content more accessible to wider audiences.
It’s also a privilege to get to see so many amazing archive collections.
Meet the team
Becky
Becky has over 20 years experience working with organisations to develop and deliver digital services and strategies – always leading audiences and content first.
Becky’s favourite Coral’s image
Becky’s favourite image on from our Corals platform is one of workers at Ynyscedwyn Colliery in Powys. Taken from the Lluniau StoriPowys platfrom, it’s a fascinating picture of miners at the pithead.
Matthew
Matthew has considerable experience working in the cultural and heritage sectors and is passionate about the use of digital to deliver engaging content to audiences.
Matthew’s favourite Coral’s image
Taken from the Inspire Picture Archive, this is a promotional photograph from their Raleigh collection. It shows the unmistakable ‘Carry On’ cast aboard Raleigh bikes at Pinewood Studios. Raleigh supplied all the bikes used in the film ‘Carry on Teacher’.
Paul
Paul is an experienced TV and digital producer and director. He is a BAFTA nominee and Royal Television Society winner.
Paul’s favourite Coral’s image
Paul’s favourite image comes from the Wenlock Olympian Archive. Taken in 1897, it shows Charles Ainsworth competing in an event called Tilting at the Ring. This consisted of riding on horseback and whilst wielding a lance, which was used to unhook a small ring.
Robbie
Robbie’s 25 years experience covers several sectors, and he has a background in cultural heritage, IT, digital media and professional services. He specalises in bringing interesting and innovative ideas to life and finding ways that technology can bring archives to life.
Robbie’s favourite Coral’s image
Robbie’s favourite Corals image comes from the Library of Birmingham’s instance. Taken in 1897, it’s shows a street procession down Birmingham’s New Street to celebrate Queen Victoria’s diamond Jubilee.
Let’s build something together
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