Projects

At Lost Histories, new projects are always quietly taking shape. Alongside our ongoing work exploring Derbyshire local history and heritage documentary filmmaking, several new historical film projects are now in development. One of the most important focuses is a continuing documentary study into the history of Jewish settlement in Derbyshire, tracing the lives, communities, and contributions of Jewish families who made their homes here during the nineteenth century.

Through archival research, historical records, and carefully reconstructed visual storytelling, these films aim to explore how these communities became part of the wider social and cultural history of Derby and the Midlands. Like all Lost Histories documentaries, the approach remains grounded in historical research, traditional filmmaking techniques, and thoughtful interpretation.

Alongside these larger heritage film projects, there are also regular updates through the Custodian of the Woodland video series. These weekly recordings offer a quieter perspective on the relationship between landscape, memory, folklore, and seasonal change, filmed within the woodlands of Derbyshire. The series has become an ongoing record of nature, heritage, and the rhythms of the land, complementing the historical documentaries produced through Lost Histories. Together, these projects reflect the wider aim of Lost Histories: to explore Derbyshire history, heritage landscapes, forgotten communities, and local historical narratives through documentary film.

New heritage documentaries, local history films, and research projects are announced regularly, so visitors are encouraged to return often to see what new stories are emerging.

Because history is never finished being discovered. And sometimes the most interesting stories are still waiting quietly in the archives, in the landscape, or in the memories of the people who live here.