The Blue Lakes Heritage Interpretation
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Transcript of The Blue Lakes Heritage Interpretation
The Blue Lakes
Opportunities for Heritage Interpretation & Education
Heritage significance of the site• Industrial – water supply
to steelworks• Social & cultural - The
‘Bevan Stones’ Memorial• Natural & scenic – rare
flora & fauna & great views
Emerging stories & themes• Nye Bevan / health
– ‘The Query Club’– Public rallies & oration– Formation of the NHS
• Industry & nature– Water supply to the
Steelworks– Engineering feats– Nature’s return
Potential audiences & barriers• Key audiences:
– Local people– Day visitors (including
anglers) & tourists– School groups
• Main barriers:– Physical access– Nuisances– Poor visual amenity– ‘Lack’ of information /
interpretation
Existing on-site interpretation
Opportunities for development
Site signage & seating• Low key• Fit with context / merge
with landscape• Sympathetic material use• Durable
Interpretive artworks• A themed ‘Artwork’ trail
linking the visitor / interpretation centre with the ‘Bevan Stones’
Knockan Crag - Scotland
Interpretive exhibits / media
Knockan Crag - Scotland
• Interpretation that provokes interest, relatesto its audience & reveals the significance of the site
Guided walks, events & demonstrations
Pictures courtesy of : Blaenavon World Heritage Site
Ongoing work
• Completion of heritage mapping• Story & theme development (branding)• Audience & access planning• Choice of interpretive media
Key outputs:• Interpretation plan• Detailed briefs for interpretation &
resources for schools