Immerse yourself in the steel making past of Corby. From the founding of the town, to the thundering sounds and orange glow of the steel works, all the way up to today!

With a remarkable track record of over twenty years in historical storytelling, MBD recognises the urgency to preserve and safeguard cultural heritage and is committed to using technology to unveil lesser-known stories from our past and connect them to our present-day experience.

Made possible through the generous support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, alongside contributions from local organisations and the wider community, Steel Town Tales emerged as a crucial heritage project for the MBD team.

360-DEGREE FILM

watch the 360 film on YouTube:
 ON your MOBILE phone, TABLET OR COMPUTER and experience the action in 360 degrees!

Including archive interviews from those who lived and worked in the steel works, you will be taken on a journey through history and learn all about how the steel works ran.

Capturing Stories in Game Worlds: Exploring Photogrammetry, 3D Files & Games Engine design

Explore the remarkable outcomes from the, Capturing Stories in Game Worlds, community workshops that took place in Corby in 2024. Discover the creativity and innovation of young people equipped with modern digital tools.

Discover 3D models & Educational Resources:
Available to download and use in your own 3D projects!

These materials are helping educators, artists, and communities explore creative ways to discover heritage. Whether you’re a teacher bringing heritage to life in the classroom, an artist incorporating new tools into your practice, or a community group exploring digital creativity, these resources provide valuable support and inspiration.

collection of heritage materials:
archival images, first-hand oral history contributions, and 3D models.

“It was very traumatic, but it made us all grow as people. I’m a different person now to when the works shut down. ”
— Irene

BEHIND THE SCENES:
Explore the blog for in-depth insights into how the project was made

The blog documents the journey of the team behind Steel Town Tales, capturing the process of bringing Corby’s steel industry history to life through research, storytelling, and the immersive VR experience.

 

With thanks to the generosity of National Lottery players, this project has been made possible with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.