| Description | A series of deposits made by Alumni of the Malayan Teachers' Training College and local residents and associates, following the delivery of Knowsley Archives' Heritage Lottery Fund supported 'The Malayan Connection' community engagement project, which sought to connect former students of the College with the current local community. The project culminated in the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Granborne Chase, Kirkby on 31 Aug 2017. The event was attended by a group of Alumni and their supporters, local residents and Knowsley Council officers, elected members and volunteers. Each deposit represents an individual's experience of the College. The date of the event was significant as it was the 60th anniversary of the then Malayan Government's achievement of 'Merdeka' or independence. A further reunion event took place on 28 August 2019, when a group of 23 Alumni, family and friends attended the Kirkby Centre for 'The Malayan Connection Revisited' event, which included an exhibition of Alumni memorabilia and a meeting with local people. |