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Local Heritage Initiative

Wanstead Park Revealed
Location: Redbridge

The aim of the project is to raise the profile of the Park and engage with the local population by promoting a better understanding of the site.

The group will

• Research the heritage of the park
• Create displays and presentations on its history
• Produce a DVD about the park – its landscape, features and selected re-enactments of significant events in its history using local people
• Gather information about the archaeology and natural history and convert it into an accessible online database and a series of booklets
• Launch the above via four themed events The NBS award will provide a dedicated outreach initiative to engage local residents from ethnic minorities by recruiting community based volunteer peer ambassadors to target this sector of the community.

Group Name

Wanstead Parklands Community Project
Project Postcode
E11 2LT
Finishing Date
31 Jul 08

Grants:
Heritage Lottery Fund: £23980
Nationwide Building Society: £4400
Step Enterprise Ltd Innovation Placement Programme
£750

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