National Archives grant awarded for innovative Cranbrook heritage project

Mapping Cranbrook is one of seven successful projects recently awarded funding from the National Archives.

THG and Double Elephant Print Workshop will work with Cranbrook residents, community groups and schools to explore the town's history through a programme of creative workshops culminating in a living map of its heritage.

The project invites young families, resettled refugee families and older residents to discover and share the stories that connect them to the newly created town of Cranbrook. Through shared research and creative activities these communities will connect with the rich history of this landscape, from ancient settlements and working farms to wildlife habitats, waterways and ancient trees. 

Artefacts that are windows into these histories continue to be uncovered as farmland is excavated and new homes are built. Working with THG, Cranbrook Town Council and Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM), Double Elephant will use these discoveries alongside historic maps and photos from Devon Heritage Centre to explore the human stories and co-create a visual map of stories and heritage of one of the fastest growing towns in the UK.

Double Elephant Print Workshop is a printmaking community based in Exeter, working across Devon to deliver accessible, high-quality creative print opportunities. They specialise in engaging marginalised and underrepresented communities and their ongoing programmes support adults experiencing mental health challenges, young carers, and people living in rurally isolated communities.

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) is an award-winning public art gallery based in Honiton featuring contemporary art & craft exhibitions alongside a collection of work by artist Thelma Hulbert. THG delivers a wide-ranging programme of workshops and creative activities for all ages, taking art out into the community.

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