The start of the Arran Coastal Way is marked by this wonderful artwork in Brodick, Isle of Arran.
Read MoreMiddle Warren Pill Box Interpretation
The pillbox at Middle Warren, Harltepool no longer exists but in its place there is a new Interpretative Feature which tells the story of First World War defences. This Pillbox Marker is made of concrete and features a map and story panels about Pillboxes.
Read MoreHoly Trinity Church Zinc Etched Interpretation Panel
We have just installed this new zinc etched panel outside of the Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland. We wrote and illustrated the panel before fabricating it locally and installing it. One of the main features of this panel was the colour insert onto the panel which adds a colourful twist to the historical interest.
Read MoreZinc Etched Interpretation Panel installed for Freewill House
We have just completed the manufacture and installation of a new Zinc Etched Interpretation Panel for a site in the middle of the Pennine AONB. The project involved illustrating this former chapel, designing and manufacturing the zinc etched interpretation panel, manufacturing the single leg stand and installing.
Read MoreHorden Denes Interpretation Project wins award
We were very pleased to be part of the team that won an Award at the Durham Environment Awards 2015 recently. There were many entries and some fantastic community projects showing that there is a commitment by local people to help improve their own environment.
The Environment Partnership aims to develop innovative approaches to addressing environmental issues across County Durham and Horden Denes won an award own the Places and Spaces Category "For the outstanding contribution to the improvement of the local environment, regeneration of run down areas, creation of safer environments and the positive effect on the local economy, health and wellbeing of the local residents and visitors."
Project summary
Horden Denes is an area of England on the Durham coast. It was once a colliery here and the beach was (and still is) covered in coal. But since the closure of the mines the coast is regenerating and wildlife that was sitting below the surface is emerging and flourishing. The local community are justly proud of this area and we worked with the community on the sculptural and interpretative outputs for the site. These included: Robust and green oak totem signage, Cor-ten Steel interpretative features and sculptural seating and picnic area.
See a list of winners here:
www.countydurhampartnership.co.uk/Pages/EnP-EnvironmentAwards2015.aspx
See some more pics below:
See more about the project including a video here.
Adam Telfer and Old Hemp Interpretation Plaque
Old Castle Lachlan Interpretation Project
We have just returned from Loch Fyne where we installed a suite of new interpretation including wooden screen and panels.
Read MoreCopeland Coastal Heritage
The Copeland Coastal Heritage has been with us a while - nearly 2 years really. This project hugged the Cumbrian Coast and followed parts of the England Coast Path. Almost a mirror image of the Sunderland to Seaham Coastal Interpretation we recently completed!
Read MoreTactile Rubbing Discs
Tactile discs for use as Brass Rubbings are really popular and really inexpensive. They can be produced in a number of different materials including Zinc Etched Steel and Stainless Steel.
Read MoreHorden Dene Interpretation
Horden Dene is an area of England on the Durham coast. It was once a colliery here and the beach was (and still is) covered in coal. But since the closure of the mines the coast is regenerating and wildlife that was sitting below the surface is emerging and flourishing. The local community are justly proud of this area and we worked with the community on the sculptural and interpretative outputs for the site.Some extracts from the interpretation panels:
Read MoreSunderland to Seaham Interpretation Project
Peggy Potts hoodwinked a customs officer by replacing the illegal alcohol she had in a keg with her own urine!
And so we begin the journey a place where cholera began in this country and was once known once as the “largest shipbuilding town in the world”
The beginning of a journey along the England Coast Path with aorund 18 Interpretation Units telling the story of this heritage coast.
Read MoreThe Sheep Fenke at Appin
The Sheep Fenke at Appin has been completed as part of the partnership between Sustrans and Scottish Natural Heritage.
Read MoreBig Tiles for Oban
The Oban Bay project has been on the go for around 3 years but finally funding was put in place last year and the whole job is now complete. The project involved putting together 7 panels and we chose Enamelled Stoneware for its hardwearing and quite simply gorgeous look. These panels will be going on the railings right on the sea front - so the hazards are sea, salt, wind, high intensity light, herring gull poo and frost.
Read MoreIsle of Luing Interpretation
A couple of years ago I was commissioned to produce a range of interpretation panels for a remote Scottish Island off Mull. The panels included community engagement and consideration for a sensitive landscape.
Read MoreFossil Tree Interpretation Panel and Plinth
In 2014 we began a series of interpretation along the Durham Coast focussing on the Magnesian Limestone found here. This particular plinth was designed to carry a fossil club moss that was found in Dawdon Colliery close to Seaham.
Read MoreFlanders Moss Interpretation
Flanders Moss is a vast expanse of all things damp and wonderful. From a distance you can make out the perfectly formed domes of peat as they rise gently from their surroundings. Closer up, squelchy mats of sphagnum moss carpet the reserve with their swirling colours, whilst adders and lizards bask in the sunshine. Listen out for the distinctive calls of snipe and stonechat or feel the slight shudder of the peat as it quakes beneath your feet.
Read MoreWren’s Nest Interpretation
Wren’s Nest has many stories to tell – its geology, mining heritage and its biodiversity. As such, there are many different visitors to the site with many varied interests, in addition to the local community that use the NNR as a recreational resource.
Read MoreSt Ronan’s Well visitor centre interpretation
St. Ronan’s Wells is an attractive pavilion situated on the hillside overlooking the Leithen valley. Originally constructed by the Earl of Traquair in the 1820s to provide a comfortable retreat for visitors to the spa, it was largely rebuilt and extended in 1896 to accommodate indoor bathing facilities and a bottling plant.
Read MoreThe Ecclefechan Heritage Trail
Their remit is to develop a heritage trail around Ecclefechan. This involves research into the letters of Thomas Carlyle to extract interesting and relevant sections tell stories that illustrate the social history of Ecclefechan. This would bring to life some of the local characters through anecdotal tales. We envisage the interpretation in the form of tactile zinc etched panels with the letters being produced in relief along with images of local landmarks, characters and buildings.
Read MoreBig rock Interpretation and GRP
Maidendale LNR is an 8Ha site of former agricultural land, dating from the 1950’s, which includes some remnants of old hedgerows and clay drainage pipes within the clay soil. Today the site is managed as a local nature reserve situated on the south-eastern edge of Darlington.The site is predominantly rough grassland, with a small pond wetland mosaic and two large fishing ponds. It enjoys at least three disabled access entrances and a network of footpaths.
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