Are you a local creative or someone interested in Corby’s history? Join immersive storytellers MBD in the first of two workshops exploring Corby’s steel making heritage through the use of immersive and creative technology.
In this session, you’ll get hands-on with items from Corby’s steel making past and hear from local heritage experts. You will also be introduced to the basics of creating 3D models through digital scanning and get hands-on with digitally capturing your own stories about Corby’s steel heritage.
This session is made possible with the support of North Northamptonshire Council and the Corby Heritage Centre.
About Steel Town Tales
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Steel Town Tales is an exciting heritage project focused on uncovering the rich history of steel production in Corby. It spans from early Viking settlers in the 9th century to the peak success of steel making in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and continues through to ongoing production today.
Steel Town Tales will bring the town's history to life with an immersive co-location Virtual Reality (VR) Experience, premiering in Corby town centre in Summer 2024.
About MBD
MBD creates beautiful and emotive storytelling experiences using virtual reality, augmented reality and large-scale projection. We use a blend of traditional arts expertise and technological innovation to bring stories to life. MBD is currently supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to create Steel Town Tales, a VR experience showcasing Corby’s steel heritage. Find out more at: www.steeltowntales.co.uk. "