As the 'New Light on Old Bones' project gets well under way in Rossendale, artists Kaspar and Susanne are looking for people to talk to about their memories of the natural history collection at the museum. They have discovered some fascinating stories about the collection through newspaper archives, apparently the polar bear is named Phyllis and was quite a celebrity when she came to the museum. As part of their research, and potentially for new audio in the museum, they need to collect the communities memories of the collection. Below is the press release that has gone out to the local press. There are all sorts of exciting possibilities being discussed at the moment, but I will update on these soon
Press release - Do you remember Nellie’ the elephant?Creativity Works would like you to share your memories and stories of the animals at Rossendale Museum. As part of a project called ‘New Light on Old Bones’ Rossendale Museum are working to reinterpret the fantastic natural history collection that the museum houses. Working as part of the research team, international artists Kaspar Wimberley and Susanne Kudielka are collecting stories from the Rossendale community to record and use as research and for new audio displays in the museum. Whether you visited the museum as a child, bring your grandchildren now or are a taxidermy enthusiast, Kaspar and Susanne would love to hear your stories of the museum. Do you remember ‘Nellie’ the elephant or ‘Phyllis’ the polar bear, or do you just like spending time in the natural history room, they want to hear all your stories!
The project, which will finish in March, will offer a new way to look at the museums’ collections whilst preserving the atmospheric environment that makes the natural history room such a memorable place to visit.
If you are interested in talking to the museum about your memories or finding out more about the project, please contact them on 01706 260785 or call into the museum.
The project, which will finish in March, will offer a new way to look at the museums’ collections whilst preserving the atmospheric environment that makes the natural history room such a memorable place to visit.
If you are interested in talking to the museum about your memories or finding out more about the project, please contact them on 01706 260785 or call into the museum.
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