Decision

A place making project to raise awareness of the rich wealth of literary heritage of the borough, and into Guildford. Using the River Wey as a link.
Microsite website to be created, with writer content commissioned from the University of Surrey, video reels created by students to attract new audiences, and for accessibility linking into local libraries, bookshops plus architectural lighting of sites in our high streets with quotes or literary images to bring in visitors this winter. Website will enable suitable partners to add their events for free.
Working with Dr Beth Palmer,
Associate Professor of English Literature
Director of Research for Literature and Languages
School of Arts, Humanities and Creative Industries
University of Surrey
and Carl Thompson, Beth Palmer, University of Surrey

Reasons for the decision

Project to support high street businesses this winter, enhance residents' pride, as film tourism has, and develop visitor economy support by offering trails to visit location of writers inspiration.
Dr Beth Palmer and Carl Thompson,
Associate Professors of English Literature
Director of Research for Literature and Languages
School of Arts, Humanities and Creative Industries
University of Surrey, co producers of Mapping the cultural stories of Surrey - Artefacto- experts in their field.
Excellent collaboration project with potential to expand into joint town of culture project funding bids.

Alternative options considered

Not run the project.