Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust, supported by a Historic England Everyday Heritage grant is running a community programme to celebrate working class histories - exploring untold stories of people and places at the heart of Portland’s Quarrying History.
This a great opportunity for all ages to share their memories and recollections by creating Podcasts, Video Reels, Short Films with creative professionals in filmaking, sound recording, music composition, creative writing, and visual story telling.
LOOK TO THE ROCK - QUARRYMAN STORIES
ACTIVITIES
Ralph Stone the last quarry boy on the island who is using the tools that are in the portland sculpture and quarry collection from many of the quarry families on Portland.
Weymouth and Portland AIR 107.2 interview
Emma go to speak to Hannah and Paul at Portland Quarry Trust and Sculpture Park the new project needs the help of the local community 'Look to the Rock' is an amazing creative opportunity for more information
And illustrated talk by Ralph Stone
Podcasts
Cobra Café and Atlantic Academy
As part of the launch for Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025 - Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust introduces Portland's young talented musicians #atlanticacademyportland performing with COBRA CAFE in 'Look to the Rock - Quarrymen's Stories' funded by #historicengland @Everyday Heritage celebrating Portland's Working Class Histories
Kids Stone Carving Workshops with Authentic Education
