New members are always welcome from the United Kingdom and from around the world. If you wish to join DEHS, please click on the button to the left of this page. Then print out the Application Form and mail it to the membership secretary, enclosing a cheque for the subscription.  Please  note that  our membership records are held  on computer - see the statement in the Application Form on our compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998).

Those wishing to be actively involved may also take part in the following activities:

·        Join the Oral History Interviewers Team. One of the frustrations of our work is the inability to conduct interviews fast enough to keep pace with the rate at which memories are sadly being lost. Our volunteer interviewers are put in touch with people who have indicated that they would like to contribute their memories to our archive. Most of our contacts are in the United Kingdom, but we do have one active interviewer in the United States, so there is scope for international collaboration!

·       Join The Oral History Transcribers Team. One of the greatest challenges for a programme like ours is getting the oral history interviews transcribed. It is ideal if the interviewer can do this, but this is not always possible. We are always keen to hear from experienced typists who are willing to volunteer to spend a couple of hours a week working on transcription. This can be done from the comfort of your own home and from anywhere in the world!

For more information on our oral history programme, please contact us .