Museum of Community Media

The Museum of Community Media archives Leicester’s Citizens Eye project, promoting local history through citizen journalism.

The Museum of Community Media is the archive site for the Citizens Eye community media project, that ran in Leicester between 2008-14. The aim is to build a searchable archive of Leicester’s social history through the community media content created.

Citizens Eye: Overview and Impact (2008–2014)

Citizens Eye was a prominent community media initiative based in Leicester, UK, founded by John Coster. Operating between 2008-2014, the project aimed to empower local communities through citizen journalism and media creation. By leveraging free and accessible tools, it encouraged individuals to document their experiences, voice local concerns, and engage in collaborative storytelling..

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