A unique exhibition will arrive at the museum in September created by young people from across the Borough. With support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and help from Mercurial Arts, the young people have researched how we currently identify, nominate and care for our built heritage. They have also asked the wider community to nominate which buildings and places they love in Nuneaton and Bedworth. Building Sights exhibition displays the results of this project using digital photography, a ‘soundscape’ and objects from the museum’s collection that have inspired the young people’s work.
See results of the nominations in the display and find out the stories behind people’s choices. Discover how the Borough’s landscape has changed over recent years. You can also nominate your own memorable building or feature in the exhibition or by visiting
www.buildingsights.org Test yourself, how many local buildings can you recognise in one of our activities at this exhibition? Building and colouring activities will also be available for younger visitors.
Councillor Ian Lloyd, Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Communities stated:
‘Building Sights has provided an original and exciting opportunity for local young people. The project has enabled them to discover, research and engage with the wealth of architecture that exists in their Borough. The Building Sights exhibition is a celebratory showcase displaying the votes of all project participants that have nominated buildings which hold personal significance or familiarity. The results found in the exhibition will undoubtedly reveal many new aspects of the architecture we see locally. This innovative display will stimulate and encourage museum visitors to nominate further areas, adding to the Borough’s already rich heritage.’
This project is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Suitable for all of the family, entry to the museum is free!
