Flotilla x Oral History: Spotlighting East London Women

Oral History Interviews collected by the MA Public History team at UCL in support of Flotilla, a major new artwork by Melanie Manchot. Project supported by the Royal Docks, Invisible Dust and UCL as part of the Sea Change Festival.

Features interviews with women involved in the artwork and four edited thematic sound stories:

1. The Water

2. Women and Empowerment

3. East London and Community

4. Experiences with Flotilla.

Interviews undertaken by Kate Liggins, Anna Maguire, and Eleanor Wright.

Audio editing by Kate Liggins and Eleanor Wright.

Hosted by the Royal Docks.

With thanks to all the women who took part in this project and to Melanie, for bringing us together in the first place.

5 June 2023
Interview with Jackie Spiby [Download Transcript PDF]
Interviewed by Anna Maguire

6 June 2023
Interview with Julie Evans [Download Transcript PDF]
Interviewed by Anna Maguire

15 June 2023
Interview with Linda Barry
Interviewed by Eleanor Wright

5 June 2023
Interview with Mala Yamey [Download Transcript PDF]
Interviewed by Anna Maguire

14 June 2023
Interview with Kate Coules
Interviewed by Eleanor Wright

25 April 2023
Interview with Maddie Phillips [Download Transcript PDF]
Interviewed by Kate Liggins

26 May 2023
Interview with Uma Davamani [Download Transcript PDF]
Interviewed by Anna Maguire and Eleanor Wright

1 June 2023
Interview with Thelma Odoi [Download Transcript PDF]
Interviewed by Eleanor Wright

Flotilla - Experiences on the Project

What was it like to take part in the Flotilla project?

Featuring: Uma Davamani, Jackie Spiby, Julie Evans, Maddie Phillips, Kate Coules, Mala Yamey, Thelma Odoi, Linda Barry, Uzma Gulbahar

Interviews by Kate Liggins, Anna Maguire, and Eleanor Wright with additional audio recording from Kate and Eleanor.

Edits and transcript by Kate Liggins

Flotilla - Women and Empowerment

Hear about the women who have led, inspired, and challenged us.

Featuring: Uma Davamani, Jackie Spiby, Julie Evans, Maddie Phillips, Kate Coules, Mala Yamey, Thelma Odoi, Linda Barry, Uzma Gulbahar

Interviews by Kate Liggins, Anna Maguire, and Eleanor Wright with additional audio recording from Kate and Eleanor.

Edits and transcript by Eleanor Wright

Flotilla - Relationship with the Water

A space of freedom, adventure, and peace.

Featuring: Uma Davamani, Jackie Spiby, Julie Evans, Maddie Phillips, Kate Coules, Mala Yamey, Thelma Odoi, Linda Barry, Uzma Gulbahar

Interviews by Kate Liggins, Anna Maguire, and Eleanor Wright with additional audio recording from Kate and Eleanor.

Edits and transcript by Eleanor Wright

Flotilla - East London and Community

Listen to stories of life and community in East London.

Featuring: Kate Coules, Julie Evans, Jackie Spiby, Uzma Gulbahar, Mala Yamey, Thelma Odoi, Uma Davamani, Linda Barry

Interviews by Kate Liggins, Anna Maguire, and Eleanor Wright with additional audio recording from Kate and Eleanor.

Edits and transcript by Kate Liggins