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Beyond the physical restoration, the project is deeply
invested in education and skills development. Young people
across the region are gaining hands-on experience in
traditional crafts, construction, media, and heritage work.
Students from Newark College have been on site on a
weekly basis recording progress on the project, gaining work
experience with the construction team, and responding to
a brief to make new furniture for the church from recycled
pews. We are also working closely with local Universities—
including Lincoln, Nottingham, and Nottingham Trent—
offering placements in areas such as conservation,
collections management, social media, and project support.
Community and public engagement is another key aspect
of the project. Schools, charities, and community groups
have been involved in heritage-themed activities inspired
by the church’s history and artwork. We are also running
a series of hard hat tours over the course of the construction phase of the project. They have been enthusiastically
taken up by the local community. It has provided an
excellent chance for people to see the church in a unique
light. While building work is expected to conclude by the
end of 2025, our outreach and educational initiatives will
continue well beyond the project's completion.
This project offers a rare opportunity—not only to
preserve a landmark of national importance—but to
inspire the next generation to pursue careers in heritage,
conservation, and traditional crafts.
Above, mosaic making with a local school
S t r u c t u r a l E n g i n e er i n g C o n s u l t a n t s - Hi s t o r i c B u i l d i n g S p e c i a l i st s
C A R E A c c r ed i ted & C h a r t er ed P er so nn e l
Tel. London: 0207 324 7270
www.themortonpartnership.co.uk
Tel. Suffolk: 01986 875651
email: info@themortonpartnership.co.uk
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