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By Crumlin Walkinstown History group
Recreating "Crumlin and the Way It Was" by Finola Watchorn (2009). We will recreate this history book from scratch, sell for a fair price and reinvest any excess funds into local history projects.
We're recreating Finola Watchorn's 250-page book "Crumlin and the Way It Was," last printed in 2009. The print files were discarded and there is no digital copy. With Finola's permission, our local society group, Crumlin & Walkinstown History Group, will retype, reformat, recreate, and publish the book. No copies are currently available in the library, and there's high local demand. We aim to make it accessible to all and ensure that the local historical content is available for future generations. The money will be used to reprint the book and promote and enable online sales of the book, with any excess to be reinvested into local history projects in Crumlin and Walkinstown. 📖🏰
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
The project's benefits extend beyond the immediate goal of recreating a historical book, fostering community unity, educational opportunities, and sustainable practices while contributing to the broader cultural well-being of Crumlin. Preservation of Local History The project ensures the preservation of Crumlin's rich history by recreating and republishing an important historical reference book, making it accessible to both current and future generations. Educational Opportunities: Schools, researchers, and history enthusiasts will benefit from the recreated book, gaining valuable insights into Crumlin's past. The project promotes educational opportunities and fosters a sense of pride in local heritage.
Steps to get it done:
Suggested Backing options: €20+: Book Enthusiast - Free copy of the recreated book to be picked up at launch event. - Invitation to the physical launch event. €50+: History Buff - All previous rewards. - Signed copy - Exclusive access to behind-the-scenes updates during the project. €100+: Time Traveler - All previous rewards. - Limited edition hardback print copy of the recreated book in place of soft cover copy. - Name mentioned in Acknowledgements section. €500+: Heritage Guardian - All previous rewards. - Special acknowledgment as sponsor in the book and on the project's - website.
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Hi all, just to let everyone know, we finalised the re-creation of Finola's book. It is now at the printers. The printer will now send us some proofing copies and once finalised, the book will be printed. This process will take approximately 6 weeks. The launch of the book is likely to be closer to June and we will let people know as soon as we have a confirmed date of delivery from the printers.
Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Whoop, 150 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Whoop, 140 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Thanks everyone who has donated to date, we have almost reached the target. Volunteer Sally-Anne has been working away on scanning, documenting and categorising Finola's archive and this is now completed. We've handed her files back to Finola. in the format of an industry-grade archive. Thanks to Martin O' Brien for the photos of the work done. The rest of the team are working tirelessly on recreating the book and we have made huge progress. With Finola's permission we are going to add a table of contents and index to the book. We hope to have the book ready to print by the end of February all things going well. We have €877 to raise in the next 5 days. Thanks to everyone for all the support to date.
Whoop, 130 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Total €11,274
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Total €11,274
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VolunteerThe Crumlin & Walkinstown History group is a voluntary group of individuals who are interested in the history of Crumlin, Walkinstown and their environs.
The primary aims of the group are:
View our website here: https://www.crumlinwalkinstownhistory.ie/
Project Owner: Crumlin Walkinstown History group The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
