Listen once more to speeches given by important historic figures. Rediscover old radio programmes. Preserve the root of lost languages. Savour the original recording of an unforgettable singer from the beginning of the century...

Sound archives represent an essential part of our heritage, but according to UNESCO, almost 200 million hours of audiovisual programmes are in immediate danger of disappearing – which means we could lose a whole chapter of our history.

We must therefore preserve, for the long-term, the valuable parts of this audiovisual legacy, and Memnon’s role in this process is crucial.  By using our know-how, our technology and our modern vision, we can play a key part in saving these records of our past.