DIG-ging deep into Victorian progress! Steampunk meets steam engines in York
Wednesday 29th October to Saturday 1st November
The team at DIG - An Archaeological Adventure are getting ready to join in on the action at Illuminating York 2014 with their Steampunk inspired salute to Victorian engineering.
Visitors will be treated to an immersive, hands on experience where DIG’s ‘inventors’ will be on hand to help you explore some of the key Victorian innovations that still impact modern life today, including cars ,cameras and trains. They will be helped out with unique projections utilising animation and newsreel footage, creating a ‘steampunk’ feel.
Steampunk is influenced by works of Victorian Science Fiction, notable examples being H.G Wells, Jules Verne & Mary Shelley, where advanced technology is usually powered by steam engines, creating an aesthetic of old and new inter-mingling. The organisers at DIG are hoping that this unique mixture of Steampunk and history will help shed a new light on this fascinating period of history.
Head of Festival and Events for The JORVIK Group of Attractions, which runs DIG, Danielle Daglan explains:
“The Steampunk scene has exploded recently with events taking place across Yorkshire. Some of our staff at The JORVIK Group are involved in Steampunk and wanted to showcase their hobby whilst sharing their historical knowledge in a unique way. What better way to marry up Steampunk and Victorian science than with projection and sound during Illuminating York?! ”
This event will run throughout Illuminating York 2014 from 29th October to 1st November, 6pm to 9pm in the DIG garden, St Saviourgate. Entry £2 adults and £1 child/conc. More information can be found www.digyork.com/events/category/illuminating-york.
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The JORVIK Group is is owned by York Archaeological Trust, a registered Charity in England & Wales (No. 509060) and Scotland (SCO42846) and is made up of five York city centre attractions:
The JORVIK Viking Centre, which has celebrated 30 years in 2014
DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
Barley Hall – a medieval townhouse in the centre of York
Richard III and Henry VII Experiences on York’s city walls
More information can be found at www.thejorvikgroup.com/press.
About Illuminating York
Now in its ninth year, Illuminating York runs from Weds 29th Oct – Sat 1st Nov from 6pm – 10pm. With the theme York’s Leading Lights, the central artwork is Hidden Worlds which will be projected onto the York Crown Court.
Tickets for Hidden Worlds cost just £4 / £3 for under 16’s. Under 5’s are free and under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult. A £1 transaction fee applies. Tickets are available from 29th September from York Theatre Royal Box Office either by phoning 01904 623568 or going to www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
The full programme of all the artworks is available on www.illuminatingyork.org
Photo shows:
Steampunk enthusiasts Adam McSkally (left) and Nathan Wade wearing distinctive techno-Victorian garb prepare for the projection-themed event at DIG, part of Illuminating York 2014.
A selection of event photographs from the JORVIK Group as part of Illuminating York 2014 are available for download at:
http://news.cision.com/the-jorvik-group-of-attractions
Media Contact:
For further media information or photographs, please contact:
Jay Commins
Pyper York Limited
Tel: 01904 500698
Email: jay@pyperyork.co.uk
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