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BBC Lincolnshire Sound Sculpture

Experience the sounds of Lincolnshire with our interactive sound sculpture. You can be part of this piece of art, by suggesting a sound which, for you, sums up the county of Lincolnshire. 

Lincolnshire's contribution to the "Made in England" project will be an interactive sound sculpture. Why a sound sculpture? We wanted to create a piece of art that would allow members of the public to experience a bit of Lincolnshire. We're a county that's often criticised for keeping quiet about its hidden gems. A sound sculpture will allow local people of all ages to celebrate Lincolnshire, and those who don't know the county, to experience an enticing glimpse of our home county.

What is a sound sculpture? It's a physical piece of art which makes a noise - simple as that! Our sculpture is likely to be based loosely around a piece of furniture. The sounds will be actual recordings of things in Lincolnshire (maybe the Red Arrows, the beach at Sutton on Sea, the sound of swans on the Brayford in Lincoln?).The sounds will be activated by the person viewing the sculpture interacting with it in some way. For example, it could be that when you walk past it or touch part of it, you trigger the playing of a sound.

Plans for the sound sculpture

Plans for the sound sculpture

What will it look like?

The plans are only at a very early stage, so we can't say at the moment. The physical shape of the sculpture will be influenced by the sounds it will make, however, and that's where we need help from you, to suggest the sounds.

When will I be able to see the sculpture?

It's scheduled for launch on St George's Day, April 23rd 2009, and will be displayed around the county after that date. Details will be posted here nearer the time.

How can I get involved?

You can be part of this piece of art, by suggesting a sound which, for you, sums up the county of Lincolnshire. It could be anything at all - from seals at Donna Nook to the Mablethorpe Sand Train - if it's one of those sounds that shouts "Lincolnshire" whenever you hear it, then please do let us know, and it could be part of the sound sculpture.

Sounds of Lincolnshire

Sounds of Lincolnshire

When will I be able to see the sculpture?

It's scheduled for launch on St George's Day, April 23rd 2009, and will be displayed around the county after that date. Details will be posted here nearer the time.

Who is the artist? 

Nick Jones has been selected as the artist who will create the sculpture. Nick has extensive experience in working with sculpture and is one of the artists involved in The Spires and Steeples project, which is a local arts heritage trail for Lincolnshire.

About the project

The project is being funded by Arts Council England, with the BBC working in partnership to promote it, and play an important part in shaping its development.

Michaela Butter, Director External Relations, Arts Council England, East Midlands, says they are delighted to be working with the BBC on another joint project.

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Arts Council logo

"The Arts Council is all about getting great art to everyone. The Sound Sculpture is a brilliant idea to capture the sounds of Lincolnshire and encourage more people and communities to engage in an arts project."

Made in England is a collaboration between Arts Council England and BBC English Regions which explores the relationship between the landscape and the artist from a diverse range of artistic perspectives across BBC TV, radio and online.

Since its launch in April 2008, Made in England has been building a range of projects - like Lincolnshire Sound Sculpture - involving local radio stations, artists and arts organisations and members of the public across the country, which aim to be as rich in diversity as they are strong in creativity.

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Have Your Say

Send your Lincolnshire sound suggestions - Please leave a contact number or email address.

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margaret hopkin
The sound of Great Tom and the Cathedral bells must be included - PLEASE - THANK YOU

Noel Purcell
At Skydive Hibaldstow,near Brigg, we have a symphony of noises: the nervous chatter of jumpers, the sound of the aircraft that carry us to altitude, the shout of the ready set GO!, the roar of the air in freefall, the cracking of our parachutes as they open, the swoosh! of the parachutes flying in to land and the cheers from the jumpers in celebration of their jump.

Helen, Boston
Boston Stump Bells, Boston Market, Rowing race from Boston to Lincoln, The marsh land, Port of Boston, The arcades sounds from the coast, Fair ground sounds, Windmills, Batemans Brewery, Tolthorpe Theatre Nr Stamford, Lock gates, Lincoln Uni, Lincoln Catherdral,Bombing range on the coast

Gary Jacobs
Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster roaring over in formation

Ian Waudby
It has to be the sound of 5 or 11 Sqn Lightnings leaving Binbrook on a "Q"

Shari, Lincoln
I have always said, if I ever left lincolnshire the only things I would miss are the Vulcan soaring over the skies of Waddington, Sargents Ice Cream at Brigg and the Red Arrows.Now Sargents has gone, that's 1 down so it has to be the visual splendor of the Red's or the mighty roar of grey lady herself, Vulcan XH558.It HAS to be Vulcan XH558 for me. The noise sends chills and thrills. It was awesome beyond words to see her airborne again last year.

John Atkinson
I spent my childhood in Lincoln during the war.I listened to the Lancaster going out and coming back.That for me and many others is a sound of Lincolnshire I associate with the county.

Joe Noble
I lived in Lincolnsshire from 1974 to 1993, and the sound that reminds me most of Lincolnshire is jet aircraft. From the Vulcans in the 1970's together with American F111's, A10's upto today with Tornado's, Typhoons and the American F15's, I now live just across the water in Hull. Of course the great sound and sight of the @Battle of Britain Memorial Flight' aircraft must also be included.

Dave, Boston
How about the sound of the queuing traffic on John Adams Way in Boston? Probably with a special version for those county councillors who seem to think we don't have a problem!

Peter Tabois
The sound of the Vulcan taking off - must be the "howl" as she comes towards you at least - hopefully the thundering roar as she climbs away as well.

Ken Jacobs
This project is a great idea, and I feel that a sound famous to the county would be the combined sounds of six Merlin engines from the "Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane" of the "Battle of Britain Memorial Flight" flying in formation over our skies.

David
The Sound of Lincolnshire's Alfred Lord Tennyson reading 'The Lady of Shalott'

Lorraine
The sound of the Aegir as it makes its way down the River Trent.

David
The sound of the 450 supporters when Gainsborough Trinity score! -That's of course on a good day.

Robert Bester
The sound of the Vulcan taking off from Waddington.

exrear gunner Coulson
sound of the mighty Lancaster overhead.

Mrs. Anita Coulson
The sound of the great Lancaster Bomber flying overhead.

John Cowell
I think the sounds that really make me "feel" that I am in Lincolnshire are Curlew in the fields, crow scarers & the haunting honk honk of skeins of geese as they pass over morning & evenings.

Simon Vallee
May I suggest the sound on the Avro Lancaster PA474 starting it's engines. The county was known as the Bomber County in WW2. The Vulcan would also be a good idea. Perhaps you could merge the sound of a Merlin into the sound of an Olympus.

ian jackson
what about the sound of wind turbines, after all we have more than our fair share of them in this county, we will soon be known as turbine county, not bomber county!

Allyson
Four Merlin engines would sound very nice especialy 'Just Jane' at East Kirkby.Lots of memories.

Dave Black
Given the long and distinguished association of the county with the Royal Air Force, this should definately include the howl of the Vulcan on takeoff, the roar of a Red Arrows flypast and the distinctive sounds of the aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Dave Black
Given the long and distinguished association of the county with the Royal Air Force, this should definately include the howl of the Vulcan on takeoff, the roar of a Red Arrows flypast and the distinctive sounds of the aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Suzanne Priestley
The nostalgic sound of the Lancaster bomber.A sound that fills you with pride.

Steve Bailey
The Red Arrows are indeed a true sound of Lincolnshire, but to most people one jet engine sounds pretty much like any other. Might I suggest the most synomynous aircraft engine noise, forever associated with Lincolnshire is that of the Battle of Britain flight.The Rolls Royce 'Merlin' engine sound is a true reminder of Lincolnshire's aeronautical history, and a fitting tribute to the many thousands of aircrew who left Lincolnshire's airfields to the sound of those engines, never again to return home.

LINDA GRIFFIN
THE DRONE OF THE LANCASTER BOMBER FLYING OVER ITS HOME TERRITORY OF LINCOLNSHIRE

Caroline Brain
The haunting sound of the merlin engine from the Battle of Britain Flight, The pride of Lincolnshire.

Colin Brough
Given the dominant RAF presence throughout our county, I would feel it fitting to have them represent us in the Made In England sound. After considering the obvious choices; including the Red Arrows over Scampton and last year's return of the wonderfull Vulcan, I find my thoughts falling to the past represented by present; The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby. The sound of the rememberance service 'we will remember them' followed by an echoy last post to finally be cut slightly short by the emotional sound of the Lancaster bomber flanked by Hurricanes and Spitfires. I feel this sound compilation represents times of hardship that, through commitment and tenacity, were overcome by those who came before us; yet represented by today's military personnel who form such an important role within our county, country and indeed representing our interests overseas in today's turbulent world.

Ian Muchall
The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to me captures the sound of Lincolnshire both past and present. It sends shivers down my spine when I hear them overhead. Wonderful!

Chris Wright
Lincoln catherdral's magnificent choir especially singing music from the Christmas eve carol service.

NSE
I would like to here the sounds of the of the town cryer if we have a new one in lincoln along with the sounds of the loads of bikes at the lincoln grand prix as the bikes go over the cobbles

Sue Miller
How about - The theme from the Dam Busters, or the crowd noise at Sincil Bank chanting the team name, or any of our fine Lincolnshire team sports.

sqdr ldr groombridge
as the BOMBER COUNTY that saved the uk from being overrun in ww11 , i suggest the sound of the lancaster accompanied by hurricane and or spitfire

Jon Fairholm
The cry of the pheasant: kok kok kok kok!

Eleanor Romaine
Sound of people selling their produce at the Louth Market - calling out their deals on potatoes and cauliflour.

Roger Carrott from Boston
Lincolnshire was known as "bomber county" during the second world war, and I feel, therefore, that the sound of 4 Rolls Royce Merlins lifting a Lancaster off the runway is a must for your sound sculpture

Mike Read
I live in Horncastle and I quite commonly hear the sound of the lancaster bomber from Coningsby air field flying over my house. This sound, to me, sums up Lincolnshire's famous history. - Mike Read,

Andy Howlett
The British Superbike meeting at Cadwell Park - The party in the parkBird and animal sounds from Red Hill

Chris, Sturton
The sound of the crowd when Lincoln City come out the pitch.

Luv Boop Skegness
Get JUDY THEOBOLDS RAUTIOUS LAUGH. Unique to Lincolnshire!

Tony , Fiskerton
Sound of windmill grinding corn in Lincoln - sound of seals at dona nook - Sound of people heavy breathing after they have climbed Steep Hill in Lincoln...

Malcolm, Heckington
The sound of the sails on the Heckington Wind Mill.

Rod, Mablethorpe
The sound of the sea at Mablethorpe

Christine, Louth
The roar of the bikes from Cadwell Park.

Linda, Grantham
Farmer Wink

Christine in Cherry
The sound of horses clip clopping along the road

Anthony
Noise of the Lancaster Bomber

Andy . Woodhall Spa
How about the roar of the Reds' jet engines or maybe the Lancaster?

Graham in Swineshead
What about Farmer Wink for your Sounds of Lincs.

Dave from Grimsby
The sound of Lincolnshire for me is a skylark.

Mick, Alford
The sound of a Lincolnshire tractor in the field. Lincolnshire is such an agricultural county.

Skeggy Chris
The sound of 4 merlin engines starting up (on a Lancaster)

Keith in Gainsborough
The sound of a Marshall's tractor engines (Built in Gainsborough)

Steve Hayes
The sculpture should have the sound of the Vulcan taking off. The Vulcan 'howl'.

Sophie Revell
What about the sound of a steam train going along the line where The Mallard broke the World Steam speed record at Little Bytham. You could follow it by a modern version, an express going along the same line.

Ian Stirling
How about Lincoln City FC home crowd at Sincil Bank

Nicola and Amy Goldblatt
The bells of Lincoln Cathedral, the roar of the crowd at Sincil Bank football stadium (we can hear that from our house on matchdays!)

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