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Saxons to the Seventies

Saxons to the Seventies
Saint Peter's Rise, Bristol BS13 7LU, UK
45 minutes
Free

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Collection · 17 items

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A dramatic response to the history of an ancient woodland in south Bristol (UK).

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

APA style reference

Bold Drama, B. (2020). Saxons to the Seventies. walk · listen · create. https://walklistencreate.org/walkingpiece/saxons-to-the-seventies/

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One who carries a heavy bag for another who is intent on spoiling a walk.

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