An exploration and
celebration of the River Alde and Ore
Ebb and Flow is an innovative arts project devised by Suffolk
Coastal ARTS and the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Unit that was set up
to explore the rich history and heritage of life along the Alde and
Ore and has involved the local community in its work.
Ebb and Flow has given communities living along the Alde and Ore
an opportunity to explore, reveal &
celebrate this heritage
landscape. Looking back to look forwards, the project has
worked with local people to identify how this estuarine
landscape changes, by exploring elements of topography,
archaeology & social history.
The archaeology of the area was tracked over 6,000 years, while
maps from 1500 to the present day were studied, and local residents
recorded their thoughts on the way they have seen things alter
during their lifetimes.
Two hundred children from eight schools were involved, as well
as over 40 adult volunteers.
The project culminated in Flowfest, a free day-long celebration
at Snape Maltings held in July 2008, but its achievements will be
around for people to enjoy long after that including:
Snape Maltings museum and gallery, due to open in 2010, will
also hold some of the work, along with an art commission inspired
by river tales, by artist Mark Dixon.
Who is behind the project
Ebb and Flow is a partnership between Suffolk Coastal and
the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Unit (new window).
The project was funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Natural
England, Suffolk Coastal District Council, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
Unit, the AONB Sustainable Development Fund and the Aldeburgh and
District Local History Society.