OUR WORK
- We undertake research on Cumbria and its people in the Great War.
- We educate on all aspects of Cumbria and its people in the Great War, and encourage interaction between the public, independent and academic historians and archaeologists.
- We advise on proven best research practices and publication.
- Our work helps to inform interested members of the public, key decision-makers—national and regional—in designing sustainable policies that safeguard our shared historic cultural heritage.
OUR VALUES
Standards & best practice, equality, accessibility, debate, openness & co-operation
WE AIM TO
- Foster and promote openness and co-operation in the study of Cumbria’s Great War History.
- Support all research into Cumbrian Great War studies through education and research.
- Work towards the goal of eliminating the disparity in historical practice between the amateur/community groups, commercial organisations and academia by giving everyone access to our research. Enable all stakeholders to make useful contributions, to increase our understanding of and help preserve our historic heritage for future generations.
- Operate as an open and transparent peer-reviewed organisation where technical excellence, people and diversity are valued.
WE REJECT
- Any attempts by vested interests, or ‘closed’ organisations to dominate, restrict or impose undemocratic or uninformed research agendas, stifle free speech and research activities, restrict access to information and resources, or penalise the economically or educationally disadvantaged.
- Sexism, racism, bullying and harassment or any activity that discriminates or inhibits anyone from learning about or researching Cumbrian Great War history.
- Stealing and appropriation of research ideas, data, or plagiarism.
- Closed interests where errors can lie hidden and poor quality is accepted.
- Poor standards in historical research.
- Closed or restricted access to historical information, collections, or resources.
OUR CORE VALUES LEADS US TO WORK IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS
- The home for our activities should be an independent organisation free from commercial or other influences.
- To be transparent and open.
- Our activities should be through positive encouragement and co-operation that facilitates individuals and organisations to work, participate and collaborate as equals alongside other contributors within the broader archaeological community.