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Model Citizens
Location: Dorset
The imminent demolition of this building and the many potential changes in the area due to the Olympics have encouraged local people to investigate and record the site.
The project focuses on helping schoolchildren with special needs understand history through a contemporary issue – to understand that history is happening all the time.
They will work in partnership with another local Primary school (which does not have special needs) and local volunteers, and links will be built up with older community groups such as sheltered housing schemes.
The young people will do research and interview local people capturing memories of those who used the building as well as general thoughts and feelings about it and its place in the town.
Other buildings of local importance will also be explored to highlight their historic significance to the area, and photographic and video records will be taken of the pavilion and its surroundings to create an archive. The project will culminate in a public exhibition with accompanying leaflet, and will also be presented via a DVD and on a website.
The Dorset History Centre Education Officer who is an historian has helped in the planning stages and will add his expertise to the creation of education packs. Training will be given in interviewing, using video cameras, editing and production, presentations and exhibition design.
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Westfield Technology College |
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DT4 8EA |
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31 Dec 07 |
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Heritage Lottery Fund: £8349
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