Volunteers from Knaresborough Museum Association will unveil their 'most ambitious event so far'
The remarkable team at Knaresborough Museum Association say they are proud to be taking on “one of our most ambitious events ever”.
The KMA have been working with Fuzzy Duck film production company to tell the story of Knaresborough’s ancient forest from prehistoric times to its heyday in the Middle Ages as a royal hunting forest.
The end result is a wonderfully unique, immersive film called Son et Lumiere which traces the history of the forest from prehistoric times to its heyday in the Middle Ages.
The film captures the beauty of Nidd Gorge and Waterside and explains the huge impact that the Enclosure Act had on local communities living in the forest, and how part of the forest is now back in public ownership at Knaresborough Forest Park and Long Lands.
Full of amazing special effects, the short film brings paintings and children’s drawings to life with stunning photography and drone footage.
Fuzzy Duck film production company also interviewed local people for the project.
This free, one-off event will take place at Knaresborough House on Saturday, July 11.
The film will be shown hourly throughout the day and the event includes art installations, stalls, and a raffle.
Refreshments will also be available.
Hourly screenings will take place at 10am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.
The stunning film accompanies the current exhibition at Knaresborough Heritage Centre which has received rave reviews from many visitors
The forthcoming event is supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of the £10 million Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund, via Eventure Partnership Knaresborough led by Chain Lane Community Hub,
High streets are constantly changing, but they have, and always will be, hubs for our communities,” said Mr Skaith.
"That's why I'm backing community-led projects across York and North Yorkshire, like Son et Lumiere, which is one of many free events we're supporting in Knaresborough.
"Residents and businesses understand most what is needed in their communities and I am proud to be backing their plans with my High Streets Fund."