Hulked (Lower Halstow)
Hulked is a creative heritage project inspired by the histories, stories and songs of the Thames Barges, many of which are now ‘hulked’ along the Medway River.
Follow this geolocated sound walk from Lower Halstow dock, along the banks of the estuary and through the Old Brickfields to the historic church of St Margaret of Antioch. As you walk, you can listen to new words and music about the Thames Barges and the industry of the area within the landscape that inspired them. Created by writer Jeremy Scott and sound artist Anna Braithwaite, the sound walk includes contributions from students of Lower Halstow Primary School, members of the Oast House Community Choir, people from the local community and the Thames Barge community. ‘Hulked’ began life as a pilot project funded by Creative Estuary which brought together sound artist Anna Braithwaite, writer and academic Jeremy Scott and mariner Ed Gransden to explore the stories and music of the Thames Barges. Thanks to successful Arts Council Funding, Hulked continued into 2024, with the launch of the soundwalk supported by a year-long series of focus days celebrating different aspects of the project including heritage, environment and technology.
Organizer
HulkedVenue
The Old Brickfields, Lower Halstow
Category
Immersive Audio & PodplaysTag
AudioStart date
May 25th, 2024
End date
November 11th, 2027
Audience Role
Walker
Ages: All ages
Content Advisories
Interaction Advisories
Mobility Advisories
The Old Brickfields is largely step-free apart from a short flight of stairs and two steps on the footpath towards the church. In wet weather some woodland paths may be impassable for wheeled access. The barge is not accessible for wheelchair users.