Local community
film makers North Devon Moving Image are working on an exciting new project to
unveil and preserve Barnstaple's hidden heritage through your personal stories
and photographs. They will be holding a
free drop in event at Barnstaple Guildhall on Friday 27 November 2015 between
10am and 3.30pm where you can contribute to the project.
Amanda McCormack, Creative Director of NDMI
says "We are fascinated by tales and images of old Barnstaple and there is
nothing quite like hearing about the past from those who have lived it or who
have stories passed down through their families."
The drop in day will
be an informal and friendly event where people of all ages will have an
opportunity to share their stories of Barnstaple. Interviews recorded and photographs scanned
on the day will be used to produce a series of short films which will then be
shared online and on the touch screen display at St Anne's Arts Centre in
Barnstaple.
Amanda adds "The
Barnstaple Stories event will be an opportunity for people to come along and
share their own memories and pictures of Barnstaple in days gone by. It will be an informal event with free tea,
coffee, cake and a chance to put your feet up after a hard morning's shopping. We
are hoping that we will hear stories connected to local landmarks and
significant historical events as well as romantic and poignant anecdotes and
preserve them in the form of short films for future generations."
Previous NDMI Oral History Project
Old photo Barnstaple High Street - Mac Fisheries and WH Smith Shops
The Guildhall is fully accessible with a lift to the first floor and at 12.30pm on the day there will be a free guided tour for anyone who is interested.
For further information contact Amanda McCormack, Creative Director, North Devon Moving Image 01271 860610 northdevonmovingimage@outlook.com
Barnstaple Guild Hall
All Photos copyright Amanda McCormack North Devon Moving Image CLC (All rights reserved)
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