Burton Constable Hall needs YOU to share your war time stories
Burton Constable Hall is seeking the help of local people to share their stories from times of war (World War 1 and 2). Burton Constable wants to preserve stories and memories of how the war impacted on the Hall, the estate and its workers as part of an exhibition to be held in June 2014 in the newly restored stable block.
Burton Constable is currently undergoing a £417,800 Heritage Lottery Funded development to repair and restore the derelict stable block and bring the space back to life with new interpretation and a series of fascinating exhibitions for the community and visitors. The learning and public access programming for the stable block project is being led by local creative learning specialists Heritage Learning.
Sarah Howard, Project Manager at Heritage Learning, said “We are looking for people who had any sort of connection with the Hall during times of war to share their stories, photographs and memories with us. The theme of the exhibition is “Burton Constable at War: Home and Away so alongside stories based here in East Yorkshire, we would also like to hear stories of former estate workers who served in either world war. Did you or a family member work on the estate? Were you evacuated to the Holderness area or remember those who were? Do you have your own “Warhorse” story in your family?
This is a really exciting opportunity for members of the community to have their stories preserved in an exhibition. So if you have a story to tell please get in touch. We need to collect your stories and photos by Friday 2ndMay”.
If you have a story to share or would simply like to find out more you can get in touch with Sarah Howard at Heritage Learning on 01482 318734 or via email: sarah.howard@hullcc.gov.uk.
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Notes to editors
The Burton Constable Foundation is a charity established in 1992 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund with the purpose of preserving Burton Constable Hall, its collections and parkland for public benefit.
Supported by The National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Organised in collaboration with Heritage Learning. An award-winning service with the mission to bring human stories to life through diverse art and heritage collections.
Heritage Learning is recognised nationally and internationally as delivering examples of best practice across cultural and creative learning – delivering high-quality learning opportunities for children, young people and communities.
Contact
For further information on learning and public access programming for the stable block project please contact Sarah Howard at:
Heritage Learning
35 High Street
Hull
HU1 1NQ
T: 01482 318736
For all other enquiries relating to the Burton Constable Foundation, please contact: Burton Constable Foundation
Burton Constable, Skirlaugh
EastYorkshire,HU11 4LN
Tel: 01964 562400
Fax:01964 563229
Links
http://www.burtonconstable.com
