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"One of the most thoughtful gifts you can buy...theses are adorable...my partner loved it..."  (Kate)

The Perfect Exhibition Audio Device

ORAL HISTORY RECORDINGS   |   EXHIBITION AUDIOS   |   COMMUNITY RECORDINGS

Our custom branded photo audio cubes are designed to delight clients, visitors, and staff.

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  • Support Exhibitions with Audio Interpretation
  • Create a tactile and interactive experience
  • Present Oral History Recordings

 

We create bespoke designs for our Snapshot Cubes that embed your organisation's or project branding with our personalised photo cubes with integrated high-quality audio playback. These handcrafted objects are one-of-a-kind and made in the UK to the highest quality.

Perfect for exhibitions, oral histories, artist biographies and project gifts as well as other occasions where you want a tactile and interactive experience with sound.
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Robust enough for public display, yet delicate enough to invite careful handling.

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Starting price for bespoke designs FROM JUST  £75!

Some of the organisations we've worked with:​​​

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The Suffolk Archives have created cubes with their exhibition branding for  several recent public exhibitions to present audio recordings and oral histories.

Brent Museum and Archives

Brent used our cubes as part of their Becoming Brent project that explored community stories of the 1924 and 1925 British Empire Exhibition’s legacy and impact on the borough by inviting residents to explore and share the stories of the area.

Buckinghamshire New University used our cubes as part of their "Being You" initiative to collect and present stories from staff and students to celebrate what makes the BNU university community precious and rich – our people!

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Pier Projects used our boxes as part of a project with Felixstowe Museum to present audio recordings about the heritage of the town.

Use a single audio or add multiple recordings (up to a max of 8 minutes total) with each recording played in turn with the push of a button.

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So much more tactile than other display methods - our devices are guaranteed to engage audiences and enhance their experience.

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Simply contact us with details of your requirements and we will create a design for you. 

​​Capacity:         8 minutes of audio (total duration)

Sound:             5 Watts (high-quality)

Dimensions:    85mm (w) x 85mm (h) x 65mm (d)
Weight:           300g

Power:            Rechargeable (via micro USB)

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It's easy to use:  Just switch on and push the button on the back to play the audio (or to play each audio in turn).  Just contact us for more info.

Oral History Interpretation
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Exhibition Device with Audio

"It's absolutely beautiful; the photo is clear and perfect, and has a lovely little cover for the photo. The voice recording is amazing...it's perfect..."  Katie on Etsy

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"This item was absolutely outstanding, so much more than I imagined and meant so much to the recipient!! Thank you so much!!"  Kayleigh on Etsy

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Our audio memory boxes are ideal as innovative tools for museums, galleries, and exhibitions. They provide an engaging way to share oral histories, present artist biographies through voice recordings, or offer interactive audio interpretation alongside displays. Whether you need an oral history playback device, equipment for presenting recorded stories, or a simple solution for museum voice presentations, our technology helps bring personal narratives to life. These versatile devices can also be used for project interpretation or even as a unique client appreciation gift, making them a flexible choice for cultural organisations and creative projects alike.

John Royle
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ABOUT US

Hi!  I'm John and I'm based here in Suffolk (UK).  I am passionate about helping people to record, preserve and celebrate their life stories. Since 2015, I have helped people of all ages to record their personal stories. I believe that our voice is a unique and special part of who we are and therefore recording voices is an important part of preserving life memories.  

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My company, Chronicle, has been working in the UK since 2015, but our history goes back much further.  We have worked with countless people from all walks of life and of all ages to help preserve their stories and memories (our oldest participant was 101).  We also work with respected organisations such as the Suffolk Archives, local museums, and BT on story based community projects.  

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The idea for the Snapshot Memory Box arose as I continually explored new ways to allow people to preserve and enjoy their stories in a simple way.   Every Box is thoughtfully designed and carefully crafted to combine tradition with innovation. Rooted in a respect for memory-keeping, my work blends the artistry of personalised design with high quality audio technology, creating pieces that are both meaningful and enduring. From weddings and anniversaries to remembrance and legacy gifts, each box is made to last as a keepsake. Our story continues to grow internationally, but our values remain the same: craftsmanship, care, and the belief that voices and memories deserve to be preserved beautifully.

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We are based in the UK.  

See the Chronicle company website here.

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CONTACT US

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T: +44 (0)7752 191710

E: info@chroniclestories.co.uk

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Our audio memory frames make meaningful gifts for every occasion — from a traditional 5th wedding anniversary wood gift to a thoughtful present for grandparents, friends, or colleagues. They can be used as talking photo frames or interactive picture frames with sound, allowing you to preserve voicemails, record personal messages, or add music to a favourite photo. Families often choose them as bereavement or memorial keepsakes, dementia support gifts, or ways to bring comfort in care homes and hospitals. They’re also perfect as corporate gifts with sound or even as museum and exhibition audio displays. Whatever the occasion, an audio picture frame offers a unique way to capture voices, memories, and moments that last a lifetime.

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