As the name of this project suggests, Sediment explores the layers of Victoria Park, it past, present and its future. The project uses interactive maps containing image and sound to evoke a past long hidden, and a present it may be too easy to take for granted. Working with local historian Barb Drummond and members of the Victoria Park Action Group, David Smith offers a variety of perspectives for us to explore and perhaps change our view of Victoria Park.

So far two maps exist.

The History of Victoria Park interactive map answers the questions, what was here before the park was built, and why it was built. It also reveals the monuments and buildings that existed here, some now long gone. Local historian, Barb Drummond is our guide, historical quotations are read by Keith Jones.

The work of the Victoria Park Action Group (VPAG) is highlighted in the other interactive map; the events they organise, the money they raise, and the services they perform to keep the park the focal point of the WIndmill Hill/Victoria Park area. Andrew Campbell, Chair of VPAG, is our guide. The services of the Mobile Cafe, run by Nicky and Kelly, are also featured, and is proving another great attraction for the people who visit the park.

(Both maps require Flash Player 8 to run. Visit: http://www.adobe.com and follow the links to download the latest player.)

Looking ahead

The project is growing. I would like to add your voice to the map. If you feel you have a story to tell, and would be willing to be recorded for the interactive project and website, or you have some photographs of the park's past, or you would simply like more information of the mscape software and would like to try the interactive walks in the park, please contact me.

My e-mail is david.smith@uwe.ac.uk.

Alternatively you can ring me in the week on 0117 3284727

mScape

The interactive maps in this section are adapted from experimental pieces using satellite signals to create multimedia projects in the open environment

Using Hewlett Packard's mScape software, regions are created that act as triggers for sound, image, animation even video to be called up on a Hewlett Packard iPaq or similar device using the Windows Mobile system. The authoring software is free to download for non-commercial uses at www.mscapers.com.

If you would like more information of the mscape software and would like to try the interactive walks in the park, again you can contact me at david.smith@uwe.ac.uk or you can ring me in the week on 0117 3284727

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