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Lacemaking to survive the Great Famine
Ed Coulson narrates the forgotten history of a craft industry – bobbin lace making – that was central to survival in Headford, Ireland, during the devastating famine. The Headford Lace Project, initiated in 2016, researched, revived, and reimagined this lost history, creating a tale of resilience and perseverance that shaped the town. Coulson's audio walk, highlighting the lives of lacemakers and using innovative storytelling techniques, offers a glimpse into this fascinating piece of history.
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Lacemaking to survive the Great Famine
Ed Coulson narrates the forgotten history of a craft industry – bobbin lace making – that was central to survival in Headford, Ireland, during the devastating famine. The Headford Lace Project, initiated in 2016, researched, revived, and reimagined this lost history, creating a tale of resilience and perseverance that shaped the town. Coulson's audio walk, highlighting the lives of lacemakers and using innovative storytelling techniques, offers a glimpse into this fascinating piece of history.
Discover the amazing hidden history of Manor Woods Valley, a small patch of ancient woodland in Bishopsworth. Listen in to moments of the wood’s history from the Saxons to the Seventies retold with humour and song.
Content is appropriate for children aged 8+ to adult due to the concept and length of the experience. One sound spot features a bomb explosion.
This sound walk is hosted on the free geo-located sound app Echoes.
Credits
Devised and performed by Paul Lawless and Gill Simmons.
Historical support from Peter Loy Hancock.
Sound design by Gill Simmons.
Funded by Localgiving and the Neighbourly Community Fund.
Hosted by: Brave Bold Drama
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