WANTED: Memories of OUR PIER
White Lantern Film has launched a new web site to search for memories about Bournemouth Pier as part of a unique project to capture the heritage of our town’s most iconic landmark so that its memories can be brought to life in a new educational film.
Anyone with a Pier story should log on to www.ourpier.co.uk and contact the team with their memories, experiences and opinions of our pier. The National Lottery Heritage Funded project will bring to life the wealth of memories from thousands of visitors each year and tell 150 years of history for future generations.
“Anyone could star in the new film, we are looking for interesting stories about the pier” says Adam J Merrifield, Producer of the new film “We are looking for strange, epic stories of people falling in love or visiting Bournemouth Pier every year, we want to know what the pier means to you” comments Adam, “whatever your story is, log on to www.ourpier.co.uk and let us know!”
With thousands of people visiting the pier each year, the filmmakers hope that the project will breathe life into a pier which most local people use without a second thought. Bournemouth Pier has a long history within our community and has played a vital role in the region's tourism. It is used as a symbol of identity for the town and hosts a range of events from races, carnivals, fairs, concerts to firework displays. This project will explore the piers prominent place within our community and celebrate over 150 years of iconic history.
All the different pier stories will be gathered on the OUR PIER web site and a BIG Pier Vote will take place later in the year providing a unique opportunity for everyone to have their say on which stories should be recorded for prosperity. The final OUR PIER DVD will be in production next year and will be freely available on-line, in local schools, colleges and libraries.
The project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Bournemouth Borough Council Arts Grant and is sponsored by local businesses Arbua, Shakeaway and Nationwide.
