Christmas & New Year shut down period

 

Interpreting HMS Trincomalee’s figurehead

HMS Trincomalee, built in 1817, is the oldest wooden vessel afloat in the world and is moored at the National Museum of the Royal Navy’s Hartlepool site. When the ship was restored in the 1990s, its figurehead was found to be suffering from rot and was replaced by a replica. The original, carved in 1845 in preparation for the ship’s first commission, was ‘rediscovered’ in a storeroom in 2016. It was fully restored during 2020 and is now on display as the new centrepiece of the HMS Trincomalee gallery.

Creative Good was appointed to light and interpret the restored figurehead. We designed and built new displays including graphics, an audio-visual presentation and a simple physical interactive, all of which have been styled to sit comfortably within the existing design language of the gallery. Installation was particularly challenging, with new lighting and decorations having to be installed above a staircase whilst working around the restored (and protected!) figurehead. To address the resulting risks, we developed a bespoke working platform that was manufactured in modules off site, thereby enabling safe and shortened installation and removal operations.

Further details of the project can be found on the National Museum of the Royal Navy’s website:

https://www.nmrn.org.uk/news-events/nmrn-blog/150-years-service-hms-trincomalees-figurehead

https://www.nmrn.org.uk/news-events/nmrn-blog/restoring-hms-trincomalees-1845-figurehead 

Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary

Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain. Two years ago this month we were handing over Phase 2 of our work on the redevelopment project at the Battle of Britain Memorial in Kent, in time for their Memorial Day celebrations.

Sadly, the Memorial site is currently closed due to coronavirus and, as a consequence, has lost a huge proportion of its annual revenue. The Trust has launched a Crowdfunder appeal in an effort to offset this loss and secure the future of the Memorial.

https://www.battleofbritainmemorial.org/

Northampton's new museum offers glimpse inside on what should have been opening day

Sadly, the coronavirus pandemic has delayed the opening of our latest project. Our client has just tweeted out some pictures to show how the spaces are shaping up.

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2020-06-20/northampton-s-new-museum-offers-glimpse-of-what-s-on-offer-on-what-should-have-been-opening-day/

HMS Trincomalee’s Figurehead

HMS Trincomalee, built in 1817, is the oldest wooden vessel afloat in the world and is moored at the National Museum of the Royal Navy’s Hartlepool site. Its figurehead was carved in 1845 in preparation for the ship’s first commission.

Creative Good is delighted to have been appointed to design and fit the lighting and interpretation for the display of this rare and iconic object at The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool.

https://www.nmrn.org.uk/news-events/nmrn-blog/famous-figurehead-ship-be-restored-its-former-glory

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-51536415

https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/figurehead-hartlepools-iconic-hms-trincomalee-be-restored-and-put-display-1556339

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery reopening date announced

Creative Good has been working on the the exhibition design & fit-out elements of this major refurbishment project since 2016. The reopening date has now been fixed and we are excited to see the project reaching fruition.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-51576675

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery project is nearing completion

Exciting times on our latest project.

Whitchurch Silk Mill wins another award

Congratulations to Whitchurch Silk Mill for winning the 2019 SPACES Award for Heritage Conservation.

The SPACES announcement states that "Design interventions were judged relative to the sensitivity of each element. As a result of the project there is now a secure future for Whitchurch Silk Mill, not only as a visitor attraction, but also a source of employment for the local community,"

See further details here:

https://thespaces.org.uk/spaces-awards-2019-heritage-conservation/

Whitchurch Silk Mill wins RIBA Award

We are delighted to learn that Whitchurch Silk Mill has won the RIBA South Award 2019. The citation makes mention of the interactive learning environment and sensitive detailing which Creative Good helped to design and deliver on this conservation-led project.

More details can be found on the RIBA website here.

Preserving the Fabric at Whitchurch Silk Mill

  

Whitchurch Silk Mill is a Grade II* listed textile watermill built in 1813-1815 on the River Test in the small Hampshire town of Whitchurch. Operating as a working museum, it is the oldest working silk mill in the UK still in its original building. The Preserving the Fabric project has regenerated the site, ensuring that traditional silk weaving continues and that heritage skills are passed on, whilst responding sensitively to the conservation requirements of its industrial and natural heritage.

Creative Good has been providing design and interpretation consultancy services to the project since early 2016, helping to secure an HLF Second Round pass and to deliver the project thereafter. Following a year of closure to enable extensive conservation, extension and refurbishment works, the Mill reopened last month. Follow the links below to find out more.

whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk

bbc.co.uk

basingstokegazette.co.uk