Thread: Mass Observation Project

The Mass Observation Project gives us arguably one of the best records of how the war effected 'ordinary' peoples lives.

Ive just finished reading 'Our Hidden Lives' by Simon Garfield, which takes the diaries given to the MOP of four people and records their life through the war years.

Its so inspired me, that I now contribute to the MOP so that others can read of our lives now...but I was wondering if anyone here contributed to the MOP through the war years?

Can you give us a link to MOP Rose, this sounds very interesting. Welcome to war44 btw..

Hi Jim,

Here is a link to the MOP it is possible to go there and book time to look at the records. All the records are anon, for 50 years after the event I think.

Mass Observation Archive | Recording everyday life in Britain