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RIPU - Research, RIPU Session Week 1 (26/09/19):

I have decided that my MA projects will have East Anglia as my area of research and creative practice. I have been on holiday to East Anglia many times, and I find the region an interesting place, as the environment, historical architecture, and landmarks are distinctly different in areas.

This week, I started my RIPU project. We had our first RIPU session, which was an introductory session to talk about our MA project ideas, as well as present our personal or work-based manifestos.When presenting mine, I was still unsure about what I wanted to focus my MA on, though I knew that I wanted to create a project around East Anglia. I was suggested some research starting points, such as looking at news articles and information about East Anglia, which I have started to research (see RIPU- Research below).

My concern is that the area may be too varied to create one project about, so I could either reduce the area to a county or smaller region, or base each project on a different area. I will think more about this as I begin to plan my research starting points.

During my session this week, we have been informed that we are going on a research trip to Great Yarmouth, so this visit may help me to determine what area to pursue for my projects.

I have also been thinking about what I could discuss in my research report, as I want my research project to overlap into my creative practices in ASU1. I think that my report should focus on the environment, as this is an important topic in the world at the moment, and it is at risk in many locations, so discussing the current East Anglian environment would be an appropriate area for my report. As I want my projects to be relevant to the process and development of my Master’s Project, I will need to ensure that these benefit both myself and my research towards the final project.

I have written some ideas and notes about what I could base my report on, as well as additional notes about how I could link my report to other projects that I will complete on my MA. I used three ideas to create mindmaps from, to help me further develop my idea for my report. I have decided to relate my report to the real world, focusing on a topic that already exists, so I have chosen the themes ‘countryside’, ‘landscape’ and ‘coast’ to create my mindmaps around. I like many of the ideas I have thought of, such as ‘places of interest’, ‘inheritance’, and ‘tourist influence’. These topics are interesting to me, as I believe that I would be able to use these as a theme for my MA projects, not just my RIPU report. The topics that have interested me the most are: ‘preservation’, ‘erosion’, and ‘man-made and natural destruction of landscape’. Whilst these three topics are all relative to each other, I would like to combine these into one topic, as I think that this would be an interesting alternative way to discuss particular environmental issues. Researching areas of East Anglia will help me to decide what direction I can take this topic for my report.

RIPU - Research:

For my starting point, I have looked at various websites that are targeted as tourist spots and places of natural beauty, so that I can start to condense my idea to a key focal point.

1. I researched a website about locations on the Suffolk coast, as I wanted to see what was well-promoted in this area. Many of the activities listed are for places to stay, or activities for families, in particular, children, to participate in. This suggests to me that the environment is a key area that is promoted for tourism. On this article, I did not find promotion or tourism aimed at buildings or historical landmarks (man-made), which suggests that the Suffolk coast promotes environment/landscape-based tourism over building/man-made architecture. This could be an interesting topic for me to research in my RIPU report, as I could compare the affects of tourism on a coastal town, and the affects of tourism of a town/village inland.

2. This website focuses on attractions and places of interest on the Norfolk coast, in particular North Norfolk. The area is popular for its coastal towns, such as Cromer, and also many nature reserves and parks, such as Sheringham Park, and Thrigby Hall. I searched though the ‘attractions’ area of the ‘things to do’ page, as I felt that this would have the most variety in the activities and places to see in this area of Norfolk. This website advertises more natural attractions than man-made ones, such as parks and nature walks/reserves, which suggests that North Norfolk also promotes nature as its main area for tourism. There are also popular seaside locations, such as Great Yarmouth and Cromer that will likely be popular with tourists, which could be interesting to discover more about for my project, if this is an area that I choose to base my report on.

3. I also researched the county of Norfolk as a region to gain more information about the attractions there, as I wanted to research more about the other areas of Norfolk. This website promotes many places of heritage in Norfolk, such as the man-made Holkham Hall and Oxburgh Hall, as well as various estates, churches and gardens. There are also venue attractions such as Great Yarmouth’s Hippodrome, and Norwich theatre listed as interesting venues to visit. There are also a range of museums, mostly exhibiting the history of the town the museum is based in. Other noteworthy museums are the wind energy museum, the Dad’s Army museum and Model Soldier Museum at Houghton Hall & Gardens. There are also many wildlife-themed attractions, such as various nature reserves like Pensthorpe, and Cley Marshes; zoos, and sea-life sanctuaries. This website suggests that Norfolk’s tourism is aimed at natural or heritage-based attractions, as there are various estates that are accessible to the public, as well as wildlife sanctuaries for local and exotic wildlife to habituate in. My research also suggests there is a contrast between areas of Norfolk that are mostly countryside, and areas which are more rural. I would be interested in looking at the contrasts between the environment and rural areas, however I would need to ensure that it is linked appropriately to my report and future MA work, as I want my topic to overlap in all my MA projects. This will allow me to research extensively within my subject area, but would also allow me to explore outside it (when appropriate) as well.

4. Like Norfolk, I researched the Suffolk county as a whole to study more about the location, rather than just the coastline. Suffolk is an area with a variation of attractions, activities, and places of interest. It is home to the Latitude music festival, as well as theatres and art galleries. Famous painters, poets and musicians have created work inspired by Suffolk, where many of them lived. Museums such as Gainsbrough Hall, Moyses’ Hall and Christchurch Museum exhibit artefacts from historical figures, and also history of the surrounding landscape. Areas of heritage such as Framlingham Castle, Landguard fort and Lavenham are preserved to replicate their original architecture. Sutton Hoo is also an area of historical interest due to the Anglo-Saxon burial grounds there. There is also a wide range of estates in Suffolk, such as The Red House, Kentwell Hall and Glemham Hall, as well as landmarks such as Orfordness Lighthouse. There are also a range of seaside towns in Suffolk, such as Aldeburgh, Orfordness, Lowestoft and Southwold. Natural areas are well-promoted, such as RSPB Minsmere, as well as natural reserves and areas like Dunwich Heath, Bradfield Woods, and Thetford Forest. There is also a theme park, as well as many other family attractions and events. My research suggests that Suffolk is a hub for arts and media, as well as an area of natural beauty that is well-preserved by the many nature reserves in the county. In addition to this, Suffolk has the most range of natural and man-made landmarks and places of interest, as well as variation. This would make it an interesting area to continue researching for my project, as I would like to focus on the environment as the topic for my MA project.

5a. Cambridge is the last area of East Anglia that I researched for information about the attractions and places of interest there. Again, I researched the whole county’s attractions to have a variety of research about the types of interesting places to visit and things to do. The county has a range of museums ranging from the Fitzwilliam museum to The Polar Museum, with most of the museums focusing on the discoveries in science, architecture and computing. Interestingly, you can organise sightseeing tours of Cambridge, including some of the University’s campuses, most famously, King’s College. Other tours include city tours of Cambridge, as well as museum tours, like the Fitzwilliam museum, and heritage tours of famous buildings and architecture. In addition to walking tours, there are also punting (water/boating) tours, bus, and biking tours of the county. There are also natural areas of greenery, such as Parker’s Piece and Midsummer Common, as well as other park areas where you can see the river Cam. There are 12 nature reserve areas in Cambridge, such as Nine Wells, Barnwell West and Logan’s Meadow (5b.) In addition to this, there are also National Trust attractions around Cambridge, such as Anglesey Abbey, Wicken Fen, and the Winpole Estate (5c).

My research on Cambridge shows that for tourism, the area promotes its heritage and historic buildings predominantly. Whilst it does promote its eco-friendly image, such as through its parks and nature reserves, these are promoted less in comparison to Norfolk and Suffolk’s natural attractions. With this in mind, I do not think that I will focus on Cambridge for my MA project as, whilst it is an interesting area with many tourist-attracting areas, it focuses too much on its architecture, and I want to focus my project on the environment.

1. The Suffolk Coast (2019) Articles [Online] Available from: https://www.thesuffolkcoast.co.uk/articles [Accessed: 27/9/19]

2. Visit North Norfolk (2019) Things To See & Do In North Norfolk [Online] Available from: https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/see-and-do/thedms.aspx?dms=11&groupid=2&catid=28%2c13%2c67%2c47&msg=North+Norfolk+Attractions [Accessed: 27/9/19]

3. Visit Norfolk (2019) Attractions [Online] Available from: https://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/things-to-do/Attractions.aspx [Accessed: 2/10/19]

4.Visit Suffolk (2019) Discover Great Things to Do in Suffolk [Online] Available from: https://www.visitsuffolk.com/see-and-do/ [Accessed: 2/10/19]

5a. Visit Cambridge (2019) Things To Do In Cambridge [Online] Available from: https://www.visitcambridge.org/things-to-do [Accessed: 2/10/19]

5b. Cambridge City Local Nature Reserves (2019) Nature reserved in Cambridge [Online] Available from: https://lnr.cambridge.gov.uk/visit-the-cambridge-nature-reserves/ [Accessed: 2/10/19]

5c. The National Trust (2019) Cambridgeshire [Online] Available from: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/regioneastofengland/in-and-around-cambridgeshire [Accessed: 2/10/19]

My research shows that East Anglia is well-promoted and advertises for both man-made and environmental/landscape tourism. I found that areas on or around the coast are scarcer in man-made landmarks, and rely heavily on their natural beauty to promote and attract tourists, whilst more rural areas of East Anglia, such as busy cities, like Cambridge, focus more on their man-made, historical beauty for tourism. My research suggests that East Anglia has a range of varied areas for both historical and natural beauty. This has made me think about my report, and how I can effectively communicate the question I choose into my 2,000-word report. I think that I need to reduce the area of my topic, as I think that there is too much I can research, which could weaken my report if I choose to write a report about the entirety of East Anglia. After looking at different counties for the research above, I think that I will condense my area of research to one or two counties, so that I can focus my research and creative practices for my MA, which will strengthen my work.

I have also included a text version of my manifesto, as I think that it will be interesting to reflect back to this when evaluating my Master’s Project. My manifesto focused on a list of ‘rules’ that I want to obey by when creating my projects, as it will be beneficial to me when creating my work, and when researching as well. I will also be able to look at this in the future and see whether my manifesto benefited my work process.

I am an animator that specialises in character animation (CGI and 2D).

Animation is a very long process but I persevere to create work that tells the world a story.

I experiment and fail but I try again from a different angle.

I create characters that express emotion to make the audience feel something.

When I need to convey subtlety, I use colour and expression to show what a character is feeling.

I visualise an idea after I have created a story for it.

If I struggle to visualise a scene, I write it out first.

This is my creative philosophy.

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Norfolk claims 25pc of the top spots for most visited attractions in the East of England

PUBLISHED: 17:00 11 August 2018 | UPDATED: 18:34 11 August 2018

Norwich Castle Museum Photo: ©Simon Finlay Photography

Norfolk has claimed a quarter of the top 20 spots across the most visited free and paid for attractions in the East of England in 2017.

Redwings Caldecotts donkeys. Photo: Redwings.

The county pulls thousands of visitors every year and according to the latest reports from Visit England, heritage sites are making the most of the footfall.

Though Norfolk sites making up 25% of the table, only one found in the county features in the top ten most visited paid for or free attractions in the region.

Norfolk’s most visited attraction was the Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery. Despite paying entry to the site, they welcomed more than 223,000 people, a 6.4pc increase on last year.

Despite this, the site only placed 11th on the list, with Whipsnade Zoo taking the top spot.

Titchwell Marsh RSPB reserve. Norfolk, England. Sand dunes bound together by Marram grass Ammophila arenaria, form an important natural sea defence against the North Sea, but can be easily overwhelmed and eroded by storms. May 2008.

Other paid attractions in Norfolk on the list included Blickling Hall at number 12, and Oxburgh Hall at number 16.

The latter has seen a huge increase in visitors, seeing around 87,000 in 2016 and 109,000 in 2017.

Felbrigg Hall also featured on the top 20 at number 18, however saw a drop nearly 9,000 people visiting them year on year.

Norfolk’s only site to make it into the top ten list for most visited free attractions was Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve, which is estimated to have seen around 78,500 visitors in 2017.

Oxburgh Hall

Creake Abbey also saw an increase of 9,500 visitors between 2016 and 2017, placing it 12th on the list.

Cromer’s RNLI Henry Blogg Museum came in at number 14, with the Redwings sites at Caldecott and Aylsham taking places 16 and 20 thanks to a staggering increase of nearly 30% in visitors between 2017 and the previous year.

St Nicholas’ Chapel in King’s Lynn also made the list at number 18, having welcomed just over 18,000 visitors.

Pete Waters, executive director of Visit East Anglia, said: “The figures are for historical and heritage attractions rather than broader family-oriented attractions like, for instance, Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure and Banham Zoo, so have to be taken with a pinch of salt.

FORGOTTEN, NORTH CREAKE ABBEY

“It also depends on whether businesses took part in the survey. So this is not wholly representative of Norfolk’s £3.16bn visitor economy. I don’t think anyone at the Norfolk and Suffolk Tourist Attractions group is getting too worried about the figures.”

Redwings Horse Sanctuary shares the secrets of its success

Redwings Horse Sanctuary has seen one of the biggest increases in visitors between 2016 and 2017.

Daffodils in bloom inside the grounds of The Minster, King's Lynn. Picture: Ian Burt

Lucinda Sloane is the communications manager for the charity, and said: “We really try to make our customer experience nice and work on making it as interactive as possible. So we have lovely visitors centres which have been refurbished or are in the process of being, with cafes.

“We also try to encourage people to have a hands-on approach with our horses, so we have little story cards next to each of them explaining where they came from and their journey. We also hold free summer schools for children which lets them try out each job for someone that works for Redwings.

“That could be those who go out on the rescue, the people that do the day-to-day care of rehabilitation, and those who help with rehoming.”

She added: “We also keep visitors coming back every year by inviting those who sponsor our horses to come and celebrate their birthdays.

The south front of the hall at Felbrigg Hall, Picture: National Trust Images/Andrew Butler *** Local Caption *** Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be featured on this list.”

The Word Defiant! art exhibition at Blickling Hall. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

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http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/norfolk-quarter-top-spots-east-englnd-attractions-1-5647507

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Visiting Norfolk with Original Cottages

Holidaying beside the seaside has arguably become as important a part of English culture as the industrial revolution, the country’s rich maritime history and the humble full English breakfast. Indeed, for every person who is familiar with the great works of William Shakespeare and Charles Dickins, there are probably as many people who remember fondly the antics of Punch and Judy across beaches and piers throughout the UK.

As a holiday destination, Norfolk certainly has its share of golden coastlines and seaside attractions that make the region a fantastic place to visit, but its beaches are literally just the tip of what is waiting to be discovered. In fact, a brief investigation into what Norfolk has to offer will quickly yield a rich history of culture, some wonderful family attractions and a veritable smuggler’s treasure-trove of local distilleries and breweries.

Historic Tourism

The discovery of flint tools and prehistoric footprints inHappisburgh, Norfolk suggests that the first human visitors to the English Isles arrived some 800,000 years ago. Over the following years Norfolk has continued to develop as an incredibly vibrant region and amassed an impressive cast of notable characters including; the Romans, Boudicca and Iceni; the iconic Lord Horatio Nelson who was born in Burnham Thorpe; and the heroic Nurse Edith Cavell, who was born in Swardeston and braved a firing squad after saving allied troops from German captivity during the First World War. These impressive historical credentials have gifted Norfolk with a tapestry of fascinating castles, churches and museums for visitors to explore.Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery for example, is a fascinating venue situated at the heart of Norwich and the city’s great shopping and eclectic selection of restaurants.

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Beyond the walls of Norwich’s impressive castle, the Norfolk countryside is dotted with several equally grand historic buildings and gardens. These include the tranquil Blickling Estate, Oxburgh Hall and Thetford Priory, which represents one of the most important East Anglian monasteries.

The Thick of It

With a heritage resplendent with early pioneers, brave heroes and notable entertainers including Stephen Fry and Only Fools and Horses’ 'Trigger', Roger Lloyd Pack, it is hardly surprising to learn that Norfolk boasts a great many attractions for visitors of all ages and interests. For those looking to take advantage of the region’s historical roots while putting their own imaginations to the test, History Mystery operates the world’s first escape games to be held within a working church at Guildhall in Norwich, as well as at Blickling Church. Equally, for explorers looking for even more physically demanding adventures, Norfolk has several locations offering paintball, archery, extreme adventures centres and even air glider clubs that are guaranteed to get the adrenalin flowing.

Of course, no discussion on Norfolk would be complete without mentioning the idyllic Norfolk Broads and the region’s stunning beaches. Each of these stunning outdoor escapes offers a wide variety of sailing, fresh and salt water fishing, walking and sporting activities. Norfolk also lays claim to being one the UK’s finest destinations for birdwatching and is also home to vibrant populations of seals, butterflies and deer, meaning that there is plenty to discover for budding ornithologists and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

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Metropolitan Comforts

Although Norfolk may not be the most obvious choice when considering city breaks, Norwich is actually home to some fantastic high-street and independent retail outlets, as well as several theatres and cinema venues, including the city’s Riverside development, the Maddermarket Theatre and the Norwich Theatre Royal to name but a few.

All of these attractions and more are available to visitors while staying in one of many unique holiday cottages situated directly within the city, as well as to guests that opt to stay in one of Norfolk’s many countryside retreats. These include Lilac Barn, situated in a quiet countryside location that is close to the Broads and some of the region’s sandy beaches.

The spirits industry is seeing a boom in craft and independent distilleries, especially south of the Scottish border.

A number of distilleries have popped up around England, with Norfolk being home to two of them, St. George’s Distillery and Adnam’s Copper House Distillery.

Both of these are leading the way in the English Whisky scene and offer a glimpse into a burgeoning industry.

The English Whisky Co.

Norfolk became home to the first English Whisky distillery in 120 years, when the St. George’s Distillery was founded in Norwich in 2005.

St. George’s is the home of The English Whisky Company, who was founded by Lincolnshire man James Nelstrop and his son Andrew. They created the first 29 casks of English Whisky in over a century in 2006 and have been striving ever since.

The exciting thing about The English Whisky Company is that all their ingredients are sourced from England, as close to the distillery as possible.

And since they bear the name of England’s patron Saint, it makes sense that they would be a truly English Whisky producer.

St. George’s offer several different tours with a range of prices and suitable to everyone, whether you’re a Whisky enthusiast or just curious.

Adnams Copper House Distillery

Adnams may not have the title of the first distillery in England in 120, but it does hold the title of most energy efficient distillery in the UK.

Their Copper House Distillery is based in Southwold and they do everything – from malting to bottling – on site, and with sustainability at the forefront.

Like St. George’s, Adnams source all of their ingredients locally, from the same place that they source the ingredients for their beers. They only create small batch drams and have the newest technology installed to allow them to control every process to the finest details.

Adnams itself is a larger company, with pub chains and breweries across the UK, but their Copper House Distillery has a certain charm to it. It feels more like a family run craft distillery and is well worth a visit.

Tours are available at the distillery and give you a real sense of what Adnams are trying to capture. You’ll learn everything about their sustainability and energy efficiency, followed by a tutored tasting that will allow you to get to know their malt a lot better.

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