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A collaborative project between Suffolk Archives and Art Branches exploring the wealth of history at Hardwick Heath in Bury St Edmunds. It aimed to improve people’s wellbeing through supported creative arts activities based on rich archival material.
We worked with three groups of participants – two from West Suffolk Hospital and one from Gatehouse Dementia Hub. Each group had the opportunity to explore archive material, visit the heath and the Bury St Edmunds branch of Suffolk Archives, and then to take part in creative sessions to produce artwork inspired by the visits.
Participants explored the history of Hardwick Heath through maps and photographs.
Until the 1920s the heath was a private garden, and home to Hardwick House.
A collaborative mural was created in a common room at Wedgwood House, the mental health unit at West Suffolk Hospital.
“Thank you so much for this inviting and interesting mural. It is uplifting when I walk into the room; I love the flowers which are so calming. The mural has a beautiful and lovely feel and is full of interest, whilst also being peaceful.”
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