Winchester Cathedral is looking to appoint two interns to provide assistance for its long-term Contested Heritage project. Working under the supervision of the Cathedral’s Curator, the successful applicants will conduct remote research into the Cathedral’s nineteenth-century memorials and utilise a range of online materials in order to create an accessible and engaging learning resource for staff and volunteers. The resource will seek to extend the narrative beyond the ways in which monuments have been viewed and discussed previously, using images, stories and research to communicate new forms of knowledge and interpretation. Through documenting and re-evaluating the visual legacies of Empire within the Cathedral, interns will make a valuable contribution to improving understanding of the Cathedral’s historic links to colonialism, and highlight the enduring impact of these monuments on our interpretation of the past today.
Working remotely, you will research and design an online learning resource which draws together a selection of nineteenth-century memorials from the Cathedral’s historic collections, with an aim to offer fresh perspectives on the visual representation of British imperialism within the Cathedral. Referring to a range of historical resources, you will explore in detail the significance of the individuals and events represented in these memorials to create a novel and nuanced presentation of the objects, with particular attention to their contested heritage. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop important skills in the areas of research communication and public outreach, helping individuals to make sense of complex and often highly contested histories.
Attention to detail
Ability to evaluate a variety of historical sources
Effective verbal and written communication
Demonstrable interest in British imperial history and/or legacies of colonialism
Commitment to improving public understanding of the past
Ability to conduct independent research
Evidence of creative thinking
Further details & how to apply
Application closing date: Monday 9 May, 2022, midday.
Reference ID: X3LJM
Monday 20 – Friday 24 June 2022. Please note that the Employer is unable to accommodate another week.
Students are required to commit to the full micro-internship - as with any professional placement - and any concerns about dates should be raised with the Internship Office in advance of making an application.
