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SWS21 2021

A High Street Sound Walk in Whitefriargate, Hull

Images of Jez Riley French recording sounds in Hull
Whitefriargate, Hull, UK
20 minutes
Free
Sound walk

Historic England is working with the National Trust and Sound UK to launch a series of self-guided, immersive sound walks to help people discover the magic of their local high streets for Heritage Open Days. In Hull, artist Jez Riley French’s sound walk ‘Breet Velvit Ake’ (‘bright velvet wander’ in the Yorkshire dialect) evokes Whitefriargate’s complex social, cultural and physical history. Using a fascinating range of hidden, overlooked or usually inaudible sounds, it invites you to take time to listen, pause and discover this street in a new way. High Street Sound Walks are available via the Historic England website from 10 September: listen any time via your smartphone or other personal device. HistoricEngland.org.uk/SoundWalks

Produced in association with Absolutely Cultured.

High Street Sound Walks is a commission by Historic England, National Trust and Heritage Open Days with support from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery and produced by Sound UK. It is part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones Cultural Programme, led by Historic England.

Breet Velvit Ake - Extract 1

Copyright: Jez riley French

Breet Velvit Ake - Extract 2

Copyright: Jez riley French

Breet Velvit Ake - Extract 3

Copyright: Jez riley French

Credits

Hosted by: Historic England, National Trust, Sound UK

APA style reference

England, H., & French, J. (2021). A High Street Sound Walk in Whitefriargate, Hull. walk · listen · create. https://walklistencreate.org/walkingpiece/a-high-street-sound-walk-in-whitefriargate-hull/
Historic England

Historic England

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Jez Riley French

Jez Riley French

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Interested in walking their socks (and shoes off) and at the end of the journey tries to swap for another, brand new or slightly used pair.

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