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Great Yarmouth's Sunken Treasure: AR Walks Bring Shipwreck to Life
28 May
Summary
- University awarded nearly £250,000 for digital heritage walks.
- Focus on the 1682 Gloucester shipwreck and its near-fatal impact.
- Augmented reality trails will immerse visitors in 17th-century Great Yarmouth.
A project led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) has secured £249,776 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund to create enhanced heritage walks. These walks will focus on the dramatic loss of the Gloucester warship off Great Yarmouth's coast in 1682.
The initiative will feature Great Yarmouth's first augmented reality (AR) heritage trails, offering both guided and self-guided experiences. Participants will engage with the town's 17th-century streets, buildings, and waterfront, bringing the historical events to life.
Historians Claire Jowitt and Benjamin Redding are leading the project with local partners, aiming to showcase the town's maritime history. The Gloucester shipwreck, discovered in 2007, holds significance for its near-fatal impact on the Duke of York, who later became King James II.
The digital storytelling aims to immerse visitors in the past, highlighting key figures like Sir Thomas Medowe. This collaborative effort seeks to boost learning, engagement, and tourism, celebrating Great Yarmouth's rich maritime heritage.
