Inspiring New Writing with Europeana.eu – a free resource you can start using today

  • DATE

    11 June 2026

  • TIME

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • AGES

    All ages welcome

  • PRICE

    Free

Find out how to use Europeana.eu’s vast database of European digital culture heritage to enhance your writing and research practice.

Europeana is Europe’s digital museum, library, and archive. It’s a practical, accessible and free online resource you can enjoy for learning, for work, or just for fun. Choose from millions of images, sounds, videos and texts to create inspiring writing prompts, or search the database to find answers to your research questions.

In this session, you’ll find out how to search and browse the diverse collections and stories. We’ll also explore some Barcelona-inspired creative writing prompts together – join in via your smartphone or web browser.

About Your Facilitator:

Dr. Beth Daley is a novelist, cultural and creative writer and Europeana’s Editorial Adviser. She works on engaging a broad range of audiences in Europeana’s work and content. She has a PhD in Creative Writing, runs a range of writing workshops and her first novel,  ‘Blood and Water’ is published by Hic Dragones in Manchester. A self-confessed story addict, Beth has led various initiatives in digital storytelling with Europeana, including acting as new writing mentor in Europeana’s Digital Storytelling Festival Online Creative Residency. She is a trustee of Litfest Lancaster and a member of the Society of Authors.