Tūrangawaewae – Sense of Place: Devonport Stories

As part of the Tūrangawaewae – Sense of Place exhibition, Ruth Greenaway from Tapestries ran a story booth, a space where people or groups came to record their memories and stories about Devonport. Ruth is an oral historian with 15 years’ experience in interviewing people and documentary making.

Devonport Stories Introduction
Devonport Stories Introduction 

Alison and Alysha – Fairies and Ferries
Alison and Alysha – Fairies and Ferries

Andrew Wilkinson – Two Short Stories and the Gentrification of Devonport
Andrew Wilkinson – Two Short Stories and the Gentrification of Devonport 

Diana Bond – Devonport Groups and Outings
Diana Bond – Devonport Groups and Outings 

Kate Evans – Cheltenham Mews Story
Kate Evans – Cheltenham Mews Story 

Lynette Brocklebank – 44 Years in Devonport
Lynette Brocklebank – 44 Years in Devonport 

Mike Cohen – From Kabbutz to a Local Board
Mike Cohen – From Kabbutz to a Local Board 

Robyn Gibson – Depot Artspace Story
Robyn Gibson – Depot Artspace Story 

Rodney Bowen – From India to Devonport
Rodney Bowen – From India to Devonport 

Sam McGlennon – His PHD and his Tree
Sam McGlennon – His PHD and his Tree 

Sue Lorimer – Pottery Story
Sue Lorimer – Pottery Story