A new 'sound-walk' has been created for those visiting Grantham
it's been commissioned by Historic England
A new 'sound-walk' has been created for visitors to Grantham to learn more about the historic town centre. Local voices will guide people through how the streets have changed over time.
Called 'Traces and Echoes it launches on the 10th September - you can hear the guide via a web enabled device
The initiative was commissioned by Historic England as part of a national programme of arts activities running parallel to SKDC’s High Street Heritage Action Zone Programme. Grantham was chosen as one of six towns nationally to participate in this celebration of the town centre.
SKDC Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy, Cllr Rosemary Trollope-Bellew, said:
“In this ever-more frantic and non-stop world, it’s good to take a moment to slow down, pause and experience our local area in a new way.
“The new sound walk is called ‘Traces and Echoes: Resounding Grantham’s High Street’ and explores how Grantham’s high street – a place for social and cultural exchange through the centuries – has transformed over time.
“Artist Sandra Kazlauskaite and photographer Emilie Nunn have developed this project, with support from SKDC, InvestSK and other partners to encourage visitors and residents to explore some hidden, buried, wonderful, imagined stories and memories of Grantham.”
The voices on Grantham’s Sound Walk recording are residents from local community organisations including Daybreak, Grantham Civic Society, the Blind Society and Positive Futures.