SLLP Project Briefs. Telling the Stories of the Landscape. Photograph (key image)

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1 SLLP Project Briefs Name of Project Photograph (key image) Telling the Stories of the Landscape Sponsoring partner SLLP Community Engagement Officer working with Storying Sheffield and Sheffield University Dept. of English Literature 150 Word summary Telling the Stories of the Landscape will bringing to life 3 signature stories of Sheffield Lakeland set context of the changes and challenges being experienced by 21 st century Sheffield. The project will be led by Professor Brendan Stone of Storying Sheffield. The outputs will be a combination of video, oral history, podcast, creative writing, exhibitions, presentations and discussions. a) A Disappearing Landscape an intergenerational oral history project with farmers and other land based workers, identifying changes in their lifetimes to be produced as a podcast which can support wider interpretation as well as an oral history archive. b) The Building of Sheffield Lakeland the story of the building of the reservoirs, outputs will include family history research, curation of archive images and will culminate in a touring exhibition. c) Flood! A documentary style film which will provide a retrospective on the 1864 and 2007 flood events, using historic pictures, reporting, video footage and vox pops of memories of 25 th June 2007, interwoven with information about the latest research in natural flood management. d) Celebrating HLF - Heritage Lottery Funded Landscape projects are unique in that they work across a landscape and a partnership, engaging communities in specific projects that

2 link together. As the remit is at a landscape level the partnership has an opportunity to not just promote and celebrate the work of the Heritage Lottery Fund as it pertains to the Landscape Conservation Action Plan. During the delivery phase of our LCAP we intend to review all of the projects the Heritage Lottery has funded either in the area itself or involving its community elsewhere. We will create a webpage celebrating what the Heritage Lottery Fund has helped us all achieve since it was initiated in Full project description Etc. Telling the Stories of the Landscape was initially given a small budget of just However, a story led approach is a useful tool to underpin interpretive themes across all the activities of Partnership. The budgets for story based projects described below are therefore drawn from a number of different projects within the programme. This is noted below for each one. Telling the Stories of the Landscape will bringing to life 3 signature stories of Sheffield Lakeland set context of the changes and challenges being experienced by 21 st century Sheffield. The project will be led by Professor Brendan Stone of the School of English at Sheffield University / Storying Sheffield Professor Stone s track record in working with Sheffield communities, his links with media production companies and his own student resource will enable Telling the Stories to be ambitious in its proposed outcomes despite modest budgets for the projects suggested. Story 1: A Disappearing Landscape An intergenerational oral history project with farmers and other land based workers, identifying changes in their lifetimes to be produced as a podcast, which can support wider interpretation as well as an oral history archive. This story will be the focus during Year 1 of delivery, capturing a way of life that is disappearing before our eyes - the stories of the stewards of the land - farmers, game keepers, rangers, land agents, reservoir staff, ramblers, large private landowners - looking back at what was, the changes they have witnessed in their lifetimes and how they feel about the changes to come. This project idea has been inspired by the farm visits and other stakeholder meetings undertaken during the development year of the partnership and the recognition as a result of these that the partnership area is entering a generational tipping point as the last farmers who remember working the land pre-mechanisation pass on.

3 Activity plan: Capturing reminiscences in the style of Radio 4 s The Listening Project, where the listener is a fly on the Wall whilst a conversation unfolds. Structured oral history with young people as the interviewers NFU Young Farmers, students from Sheffield University and Sheffield College. Identifying and mapping "roaming range" as the tool to lead the interview - how far did interviewees roam from home, compared to the interviewers. Follow- up work - collating of stories, different perspectives on land and access and mapping roaming radius outputs. Analysis of differences, if any, between Young Farmer interviewers and student interviewers. Final outputs will include a permanent archive (held at Weston Park Museum and / or Yorkshire Museum of Farm and / or NFU national archives tbc). The funding for this story is derived from: Telling the Stories 2000 Digital Landscape 5000 However the expenditure is shown in the Telling the Stories spreadsheet. Story 2: The Building of Sheffield Lakeland (The Dambuilders) The story of the building of the reservoirs, outputs will include family history research, curation of archive images and will culminate in a touring exhibition. This story is programmed for year 2 of the delivery period. The story will be a follow-on opportunity for a city based new arrival group which has been involved in the Stepping Out project to work with community groups based in Stocksbridge (via Stocksbridge Community Forum and Stocksbridge and District History Society). The 14 reservoirs in Sheffield Lakeland are built between 1830 and Exploring their construction is an opportunity to take the long view of a community in transition - a settled community being dislocated by the flooding of the valleys, a migrant community arriving to provide the labour to build the dams. Where did the people who built the reservoirs come from (Canal projects, Cornwall, Ireland, Scotland?). Through a combination of archive research and storying technique Story 2 will explore how these communities respond to each other and to the transformational change in the landscape. Family history research will explore the extent to which local communities can trace their arrival in Sheffield to the building of the reservoirs and resonances within communities today. This story is funded through: The Community Archaeology Hidden Histories strand, project Art in the Landscape 4000

4 NB the proportion of expenditure being provided by the Community Archaeology project is shown in the Hidden Histories spreadsheet, however the expenditure drawn from the Art in the Landscape project appears in the Telling the Stories spreadsheet. This is because these projects will be managed by different officers in delivery. Activity plan Researching archive newspaper reports, photographs, family history workshops, creative writing workshops, visits to locations of "Tin Towns" and surviving examples, identifying new homes that were built to house communities / businesses displaced as a result of the building of the reservoirs Outputs - exhibition of work / images / readings of creative writing Workshops in which experiences are shared over a meal (e.g. Irish dancing Outcomes - Different communities sharing stories, working together, reduction in barriers between communities, increased trust and understanding of what it is like to be a new arrival / economic migrant enhanced community cohesion. Story 3: Flood! Flood! A documentary style film which will provide a retrospective on the 1864 and 2007 flood events, using historic pictures, reporting, archive video footage and vox pops of memories of 25 th June 2007, interwoven with information about the latest research in natural flood management. There has already been a lot of work done on 1864 Flood e.g. and w.mick-armitage.staff.shef.ac.uk/sheffield/flood.html, however the story of this disaster is not widely known outside of Sheffield. There is also a great deal of footage available of the 2007 flood and most people have clear memories of where they were and what they saw on that day. Natural flood management is a key component of the Working with Water project within the SLLP partnership. This is an opportunity to use people s understanding of and experiences of historic flood events as a platform to showcase the opportunities being presented by natural flood management techniques. Activity plan Working with local community groups, interested individuals and stakeholders involved in the management of water in Sheffield Lakeland, to record local people recounting their memories of the 2007 flood: where they were, what they were doing, how the flood made them feel on the day and about the rivers long term. (Flood victims often talk about a long term relationship of suspicion with their local stream after a flood incident). Collating archive images, newspaper articles and other first person accounts of the flood of 1864, including stories of the

5 flood event and disaster management, public inquiry which followed. Visits and volunteering opportunities in natural flood management projects in the headwaters of the rivers. Visits to other communities repeatedly affected by flood where more work has been done with natural flood management e.g. Todmorden to share experiences, hopes and fears. Talks and presentations (locally and at relevant conferences). Outputs The Flood story will underpin the interpretation of a waymarked flood commemoration heritage trail from Dale Dike reservoir to Malin Bridge. A documentary style film that leads the viewer through a long view of historic events and shared experiences into a discussion of flood risks. The aim is to achieve a broadcast quality film, which can be used for talks and presentations in a wide range of settings - from schools, to Bradfield Flickfest to the Showroom Cinema and which could also be used as part of discussions around flood management. There would be an opportunity to enter the film of this type in the Global Sustainability Film Awards (Eco-BAFTAs). The budget for this project is derived from: Telling Local Stories 10,000 Digital Landscape 4000 Arts in the Landscape 7000 Addition funding which will deliver physical interpretation along the flood heritage trail will come from Gateways and Access to the Countryside / A Landscape for Everyone to Enjoy strands. Additional funding which will enable volunteers to participate in natural flood management projects will come from the Volunteering and / or Working with Water strands. Story 4. Celebrating the Heritage Lottery in the Sheffield Lakeland A web based slide show that identifies and captures key images of the wide range of Heritage Lottery Funded projects which have impacted the area, from Stone to Steel and Dungworth and Bradfield WW1 project to the rebuilding of Cutgate Path and the Peak District wide Sky dancer project. Outputs A place where the previous, combined contributions of the lottery can be viewed. A short report placing the SLLP programme within the context of the Heritage Lottery. The budget for this project is derived fully from this programme and will be used to engage a local research consultant and designer. Digital landscape researcher 6,000 (no VAT) Designer 2,000 (no VAT)

6 Supporting documents Other Partners and Organisations directly engaged in delivering the project Sheffield University Department of English Literature NFU Young Farmers Sheffield College Agriculture Students Yorkshire Water Community Archaeology project officer (SCC) SYAS Stocksbridge and District History Society Stocksbridge Community Forum Stepping Out project and Stepping out project officer (SRWT) Stocksbridge Steel Valley Project Other organisations benefitting or taking part in your project or key target audience Conversation Club letter of support tbc St Anne s Catholic Primary School - letter of support tbc Liberty Steel, Stocksbridge - letter of support tbc Sheffield LAF Bradfield Parish Council archivist. Bradfield Walkers Welcome and Stocksbridge Walkers Welcome Loxley Valley Protection Society Rivelin Valley Conservation Volunteers Bradfield Village Hall Lomas Hall, Stannington How does the project contribute to our Vision A wilder, more natural and resilient landscape of native clough woodland, descending down from the moorland slopes to the reservoirs, streams and farmlands below, alive to the sound of curlews and lapwings, and crossed by a lattice work of drystone walls and accessible paths and bye-ways. A landscape that provides clean air and water, supports wildlife, helps to reduce flooding and improves peoples health & wellbeing. A landscape for everyone to value, enjoy, understand and feel part of. Better understanding of the changes that have occurred and are occurring in the landscape, farmscape, waterscape and communities. Strategic fit Story 1: Links to current issues: Right to roam, BREXIT The Outdoor City Economic Strategy Story 2: Links to current issues: How communities react to change over which they have no control. Sheffield Council Cohesion and Integration Strategy Story 3: Links to current issues: Flood management, The Paris Agreement Climate Action The Sheffield Waterways Strategy City of Rivers "How does your project contribute to our combined statement of significance" Better understanding of the changes that have occurred and are occurring in the landscape, farmscape, waterscape and communities. More resilient communities. Meet one or more SLLP Programme Objective (and how)

7 1. A more connected and Story 3 using creative media to discuss climate change and flood resilient landscape risk 2. Bigger, better and more joined up natural environment for people and wildlife 3. Better recorded and Story 1 capturing a permanent archive of changes in rural life valued cultural heritage Story 3 capturing an archive of memories of the 2007 Sheffield celebrated by local Flood people and visitors 4. Better understanding Story 2 increased understanding of the heritage of the area, of the local heritage with enhancing interest when visiting the reservoirs and enhanced sense more people helping look of place, local esteem in the achievements of the people who built after it a landscape for them. Working towards community cohesion objectives. all to learn about, value, experience and enjoy HLF priorities met (quantitative and/or qualitative and which can be directly measured) Cross reference with the HLF Monitoring Spreadsheet. Outputs for heritage heritage will be: Better managed In better condition identified and recorded 10 people working in the land-based sector will have their oral histories recorded. 20 people will have their experiences / memories of people of flood recorded, promoted and archived as a permanent record. 2 locations where natural flood management work is taking place will be recorded. Outputs for people people will have: Story 1: Community engagement opportunities: Students, groups working with older people, NFU, Ramblers - opportunities for intergenerational discussion and differing perspectives on land and access. Story 2: Community engagement opportunities - a settled community like Stocksbridge working together with new arrivals to Sheffield city, gaining different perspectives from each other. (What threads do different communities add to the tapestry that is Sheffield). Story 3: Community engagement opportunities - communities all along the river valleys, Little Don, Upper Don, Loxley, Rivelin to document their experiences of flooding and meet with other communities with similar experiences. TOTAL: At least 10 people working in the land-based sector will have had their oral history recorded At least 10 people will volunteer their time in archive research At least 20 people will have had their experiences of the 2007 Sheffield Flood recorded. Developed skills 24 people will have received training in taking oral histories or film making Learned about heritage 1000 (includes people attending showings of the film, presentations or visiting touring exhibitions). Volunteered their time 10

8 Outcomes for communities community cohesion benefits Outcomes: The story of the 1864 Sheffield Flood is known wider than Sheffield. A platform for discussion about the challenges and opportunities of flood management, including natural flood management is created. Negative environmental impacts will be reduced More people and a wider range of people will have engaged with heritage Increased understanding about causes of climate change and links with increased flood risk. Students from different academic institutions and young farmers New arrivals from the city, communities from Stocksbridge and people living in the Don, Loxley and Rivelin Valleys. Your local area/community will be a better place to live, work and visit Consents required New perspectives on historic changes in the landscape and long establish patterns of economic migration. Opportunities for enhanced social and intergenerational cohesion. From public bodies 3 rd party landowner agreements N Other N In place Y / N N Budget headlines Percentage HLF Funds required 47,000 95% Partnership / Match funding secured 0% Volunteer contribution % In-kind contribution Items or services you are not able to evidence expenditure against but that you can put a value on 0 0% Total Map (where will your project happen) Across the partnership area. Photographs Old farm landscape images, ploughing? Cows INSERT IMAGE OF EWDEN TIN TOWN Langsett Res opening day Flood impacts Malin Bridge 1864 and flood image from 2007 Cross Cutting Themes (Golden Threads) Please note, or reference from previous text, how you will contribute to or work with the following:

9 1. Priority species, Story 1 will capture anecdotal changes in farming landscape and changes in abundance of priority species and the reasons why people who work in the landscape think this is happening. 2. Telling local stories, 3. Digital landscape, All stories will make extensive use of digital technology. 4. Monitoring and evaluation further advice needed from consultant, especially in establishing realistic targets for volunteer, community engagement and in establishing more challenging qualitative outcomes. 5. Evidencing ecosystem services 6. Community engagement The stories will engage people from different generations and different backgrounds from within and without the partnership area and will break down barriers and enhance trust. 7. Communicating the good work of the Heritage Lottery Fund, and potentially other supporters Recognition of HLF support across all published media, plus conference presentation opportunities, digital media, potential to enter internationally recognised film award. Biosecurity Legacy and long-term management implications None Legal and agreements A legal agreement may be required for the retention and sharing of any permanent archives created. Operational These are primarily revenue projects. We will work with partners to ensure that as far as possible materials created are retained in an accessible format and available freely for use by others. Strategic A stronger sense of physical place and of each communities place with it. Partner s Environmental Policy Risks Climate Change SRWT 1. Insufficient recruitment to activities ensure the contacts for story one are securely established and timetabled by. 2. Changes of staff mean that contacts established during development phase are lost maintain contacts through stand down period between the end of the development phase and start of delivery. Ensure good handover notes between Development and Delivery stages. 3. Changes of staff in partner organisations. Ensure delivery partners are fully aware of the level of commitment they are entering into. Story 3 Flood! directly addresses the challenges of climate change and anticipated increased flood risks.