What's Our Story - Calling Time

What’s Our Story was an ambitious project by Bristol-based sound artist and oral historian Mary Ingoldby to capture stories and memories of staff working at Southmead and Frenchay Hospitals before, during and after the move to the Brunel building, Southmead Hospital Bristol. Working with Show of Strength theatre producer and director Sheila Hannon and photographer Simona Piantieri, personal stories have been transformed into drama, film, an online digital archive and exhibition.

Mary Ingoldby and film maker Simona Piantieri, filmed at Frenchay Hospital, the old Southmead Hospital, and the Brunel building during 2014.

Calling Time is a creative interpretation of the change from the old to the new, rather than a documentary. The film captures the affection for the old hospitals, the anticipation of the move, and the completely new environment in the Brunel building.