The Inn is launching an Oral History Project, led by the Archive Department, with the particular objective of gathering stories from historically marginalised and underrepresented groups, in order to ensure that these stories are heard, recorded, and passed on as part of the Inn's history. The first phase of the project will focus on collecting histories from members who identify as LGBTQ+.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from members of the Inn who identify as LGBTQ+ and who would like to take part in this project. Those selected will participate in a private, one- to two-hour audio-recorded interview with a trained member of the Archive department, during which you will have the opportunity to share your stories and reflect on your experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community both in the legal profession and at the Inn. The interview will be conducted in a flexible and open-ended manner, and you will be free to discuss and focus on the subjects and issues which are most important to you.

We are looking in the first instance to interview up to 10 members of the Inn, with the potential for a second round of interviews subject to interest.

If you would like to be considered to participate in this project, please send a paragraph telling us a little about yourself and your story, and why you would like to participate, to oralhistory@middletemple.org.uk, by 21st April. Please do also get in touch if you have any questions about the project.