Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Stamford

Burliegh House

Would it be better to call it Burghley House before the article is started, thereby avoiding the complexity of altering the name of the article later?(RJPe (talk) 14:43, 26 January 2011 (UTC))

'History' from 1882

A useful resource is available on Google Books: [http://books.google.com/ebooks?id=ughFAAAAYAAJ The history of Stamford, in the county of Lincoln: comprising its ancient, progressive, and modern state: with an account of St. Martin's, Stamford Baron, and Great and Little Wothorpe, Northamptonshire, John Drakard] --Robert EA Harvey (talk) 14:14, 7 April 2011 (UTC)

There's also VCH available online, as well as a host of other useful stuff I have found and lost... Rich Farmbrough, 12:25, 30 April 2011 (UTC).

Project Stamford

Another resource from Robert.. " Have a look at These pages "

Rich Farmbrough, 20:14, 15 July 2011 (UTC).

Stamford QR project

I am currently working with Stamford Civic Society on a pilot for a project which aims to replicate the GLAM/QR Codes project launched earlier this year in Monmouth [[1]].

The idea of using QR codes on historic buildings and sites of interest had been mooted back in January, but at that time we were not envisaging the use of Wikipedia as the information repository. However, once the Monmouth project appeared, it became obvious that this was the best possible way of creating, managing and accessing the very large amount of data which will be required.

The concept has already been presented to the Civic Society and the Town Council, both of whom received the idea enthusiastically. We are shortly making the same presentation to the Chamber of Trade in order to gain their support also. The reason for this is twofold: Firstly, the QR Codes add enormously to the visitor experience; which should have a positive impact on attracting tourism to the town; which in turn is good for business. Secondly, the Monmouth project extended beyond historic buildings and sites to include businesses, gardens, civic amenities, just about anything where making information easily and freely available could add value. I recently visited Monmouth and was surprised to find that around 80% of shops, pubs and restaurants in the town had Monmouthpedia QR codes displayed in their windows. These provided passers-by with everything from current menus to special offers or details of services provided.

Monmouth received huge press coverage as a result of their launch and will no doubt encourage towns all over the world to embark on similar projects. Stamford would like to be amongst the first to present its rich history in this way, both as a benefit for the present and as a lasting and developing archive for the future.

In order to get started, we need to gather together certain skills and sources of knowledge. Principle amongst these will be individuals with both historical knowledge and experience of using Wikipedia. These people will, hopefully, provide both content, advice and training. By running this as a community project, we hope to encourage those with specialist knowledge to contribute. Schools and the college will also be asked to participate, along with any local organisations or individuals that want to help.

The Stamford WikiProject is an obvious place to seek both information and assistance. There are clear synergies to be created which could accelerate the ambitions of both groups. So, as I finally get to the point of this post, is there anyone out there willing to help? If so, you can leave a reply here or on my Talk page. I look forward to hearing from you.

Gewitty (talk) 08:46, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

The WikiProject_Stamford page has been updated to reflect the involvement of the Civic Society and the details of the Digital Archive & QR Codes Project

Gewitty (talk) 12:51, 18 December 2012 (UTC)

Anyone know more about this chap?

Heinrich Wilhelm von Stamford - Supposedly he was the son of a French officer, whose family came from England. Stamford's native language was French, on the other hand he could have been raised as a foundling in Holland according to the publishing web site. He was a German mathematician.

Is he anything to do with Stamford, Lincolnshire? --Robert EA Harvey (talk) 09:39, 17 November 2013 (UTC)