Our Heritage Festival 2021 - Bishop Auckland and Stockton & Darlington Railway
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Our Heritage Festival 2021 - Bishop Auckland and Stockton & Darlington Railway 10 - 27 September 2021 Bishop Auckland Heritage Action Zone and the Stockton & Darlington Railway Heritage Action Zone - working together to bring heritage to life Bookings: text or phone 07825 856451 Email: [email protected] Facebook: @bishopaucklandhaz . t e e r t S y a w l i a R Who do we think we are and what exactly is heritage? n o m u e Join in this journey of discovery and share your stories s u M s ’ and memories of the town and its people. Research e l p o e your family and local history, learn about the latest P e h t discoveries, enjoy free exhibitions and events – and w o n , enter our competition to win two free tickets to the e m o r last showing of Kynren on Saturday 11 September. d o p ip H ld The festival runs online, in person and on the radio. O e th r We’re delighted to be partnering with 105.9 Bishop FM. a ne d te Do join in and spread the word, wherever you are. ain l p ura A l m We look forward to seeing you. n aure n Stan L e A l l e n w i t h L o c a Anne Allen l l i s t i n Heritage Action Zone Project Manager g s o f ic e r s Eh . Bookings: text or phone 07825 856451 r k. s e c e n i Sm nd h ith Cu c and Georgia r A Email: [email protected] n e v le E t, Links to online activities will be posted on the Bishop Auckland Heritage uc ad vi The ay Action Zone website from 10 September www.durham.gov.uk/haz Victorian railw www.bishopfm.com Facebook: @bishopaucklandhaz Free tickets to Kynren competition Saturday 11 September is the last show this year of Kynren 11arches.com/kynren a sound and light show telling the story of England. Two free tickets are available to win. To enter the prize draw please text your answer to the following question to: 07825 856451 Approximately how many cast and crew are involved in the production of Kynren? Is it , (a) 100 people (b) 1000 people (c) 2000 people The winning entry will be drawn live on Bishop FM on Saturday 2pm - 2:30pm. The Kynren sound and light show pictured in 2018. Texts are charged at your normal network rate. The winner will be selected randomly live on air on Bishop FM between 2 and 2:30pm on Saturday 11 September. The judges’ decision is final. There is no cash alternative and tickets are not refundable or transferable in the event of cancellation or late arrival. The winner must collect the tickets in person from Eleven Arches and provide proof of identity. Bringing heritage to life 2 Friday 10 - Saturday 25 September Open daily (except Sundays) 10am - 4pm Exhibition: Through Soldiers Eyes Exhibition of works by serving personnel, Veterans and members of the Armed Forces community featuring DLI Collections and other historical works from WW1 to present day. This exhibition of artwork, photography, sculptures, oral, visual and written elements takes the audience on a journey of Armed Forces life in times of peace, conflict, repatriation, and rehabilitation and seeks to raise awareness of our Armed Forces communities who live among us. This is not a documentary of war, but a brief snapshot of personal journeys. It challenges perceptions of the Armed Forces. This project is funded by Durham County Council; Armed Forces Covenant Trust; Bishop Auckland Town Council; Bishop Auckland and Shildon AAP and County Durham Community Foundation. Venue: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Booking: No booking required Friday 10 - Sunday 26 September Daily Hours: 10am - 10pm Tuesday - Saturday, 4pm - 10pm Sunday and Monday Open Buildings: People’s Museum, Old Hippodrome, Railway Street Enjoy a trip down memory lane. Displays recall the heyday of the town through old photographs and memorabilia recalling the high street, football heroes and the railway. The People’s Museum is run by a small community group upstairs in the Grade II listed Old Hippodrome Theatre on Railway Street. Nearby you can see a huge mural of Stan Laurel and follow a self-guided Rail Heritage Trail (also available as a guided walk). Booking: No booking required Age limit: No under 18s 3 Friday 10 September 12 noon Town Walks/Tours: Rail Heritage Trail Guided walk by creator of the People’s Museum Michael O’Neill. The walk begins at the Four Clocks Centre on Newgate Street where visitors can access the Bishop Auckland Railway Exhibition. This is free of charge and has photographs, artefacts and the century- old Bishop Auckland station Union banner. From there we make our way to Bishop Auckland Railway Station where new interpretation boards explain the history and significance of the station before visiting Albert Hill to see the tranquil community-led Remembrance Garden, and finally to Railway Street and the People’s Museum (free entry). Booking: Advance booking required Venue: Four Clocks Centre, Newgate Street Saturday 11 September TBC Lava Pour Display - Head of Steam Museum Funded by Arts Council, Creative Darlington and Henry Moore Foundation – Artist Jo Lathwood will be on site to showcase a Lava Pour Display For more information contact Head of Steam on 01325 405060 or www.head-of-steam.co.uk Saturday 11 - 18 September 10am - 4pm Sonic Bikes - Head of Steam Museum Are you interested in bikes, air quality or just wanting to try something new? Sonic Bikes is an innovative project by the Bicrophonic Research Institute (BRI). It centres around bikes that make live sound and music based on passing air pollution as you cycle. We are hosting these in collaboration with Creative Darlington, Middlesbrough Art Weekender, Sonic Arts Week and the Auxillary. For more information contact Head of Steam on 01325 405060 or www.head-of-steam.co.uk Bringing heritage to life 4 Saturday 11 September 2pm - 2:30pm Opening event on 105.9 Bishop FM Heritage Show The first of three Saturday afternoon programmes during the festival. Bishop Auckland’s Heritage Action Zone has been established to revitalise the historic market town and to help regenerate it as a vibrant place for locals, businesses and visitors. It builds on the major investment at Auckland Castle which is transforming the traditional home of the Durham Prince Bishops into an international faith, art and heritage destination. This is a chance to hear more from Project Manager Anne Allen about projects that are underway and opportunities for conservation area grants and funding. Saturday 11th, 18th and 25th 2pm - 2:30pm September 105.9 Bishop FM Heritage Show Tune in live to the Heritage Show every Saturday afternoon with Gillian Campbell to share your memories of life in Bishop Auckland and enjoy extracts from festival events - or listen again online at www.bishopfm.com Sunday 12 September 2:30pm - 3:30pm Town Walks/Tours: Bishop Auckland Local Listing Walks Walk with Local Listings Oficers Georgia Cundick and Ehren Smith to explore buildings and places of historical interest that may be nominated for ‘local listing’. The Local Heritage List campaign encourages communities to nominate historic buildings and other heritage assets which they value most for inclusion in their council’s local list, helping to protect them through the planning system. This is your chance to point out the places and spaces in the town that are important to you and to share your knowledge and memories. Booking: Advance booking required Venue: Four Clocks Centre, Newgate Street 5 Thursday 16 September 11am - 12 noon and 2 - 3pm Town Walks/Tours: Archaeological Excavations at Auckland Castle This summer, excavations by The Auckland Project and Durham University at Auckland Castle have cast new light on our understanding of the medieval castle complex. In the Faith Garden, we have uncovered more of the long-lost Durham University students excavating at medieval chapel, built in the 1300s for Bishop Auckland Castle, 2021 Anthony Bek. On the Broadwalk, remains of an early medieval castle have been discovered including a two or three-storey tower – a keep – thought to date from the 1100s. Guided by John Castling, Archaeology Curator at The Auckland Project, tours will cover both areas of the excavations. Booking: Advance booking required Venue: Clocktower, Auckland Castle, Market Place Thursday 16 September 11am - 4pm Open Buildings: St Anne’s Church, Market Place Come and enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of this Grade II listed church. Built on the site of a medieval chapel, St Anne’s was designed by William Thompson and built by William Edgar in the 19th century. There will be a prayer station and the opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one. Booking: No booking required Saturday 18 September 10am – 12 noon Town Walks/Tours: Down the Batts Bank Guided walk led by local historian Tom Hutchinson. Starting from Bishop Auckland Town Hall, this circular walk is set against the backdrop of the Eleven Arches Kynren site. The route takes in three historic bridges - Jock’s bridge, the Viaduct and Newton Cap Bridge and shares stories of the people for whom the riverbank, known as The Batts, was home. Booking: Advance booking required Venue: Outside Bishop Auckland Town Hall Bringing heritage to life 6 Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 September 12 noon - 3pm Open Buildings: St Andrew’s Church, South Church Explore this wonderful Grade I listed church with its beautiful stained-glass windows and Saxon cross. The ancient parish church of Bishop Auckland was built on a Saxon foundation.