Research Trips Highlights & Pic Dump!

Over the course of my MA so far, I have been on many research trips to inform my studies and expand my knowledge. With my MA focus being on "atmosphere", I've tried to visit as many atmospheric places and events as possible, as well as more general trips to places such as museums. My research into atmosphere has taken me from museums in WW2 bunkers to sports events. I've made sure to document these trips in the form of photographs. Semester 2 is now coming to an end so I've decided to post a "pic dump" full of photographs of some of the highlights of my study trips. So without further ado, here's my last 7-8 months of research trips in photographs!

Harris Museum, October 6th

Western Approaches WW2 Museum - October 8th

I visited Western Approaches Museum to experience the atmosphere and see a recreated Anderson shelter as reference for my bomb shelter 3D scene.

Talk and Book Signing by Michael Foreman, October 12th

I attended a talk and book signing by author Michael Foreman, who was a child during WW2. I asked him about his experiences in the war and bomb shelters as research for my bomb shelter 3D scene.

"A Night of Championship Boxing" at Preston Guild Hall, January 21st

I attended an evening of boxing to experience the atmosphere.

Botany Bay Penny Arcade, February 18th

The Botany Bar Penny Arcade has a huge collection of vintage interactive entertainment, including some vintage mechanical arcade games.

Byegone Times War Museum, February 18th

The Byegone Times war museum has lots of vintage items and mock-ups/recreations of scenes such as trenches and an Anderson bomb shelter.

Ilkley Moor, February 25th

I visited Ilkley Moor to experience its atmosphere, and also to see a stone circle for image reference for my stone circle 3D scene.

12 Apostles Stone Circle

Preston North End vs. Reading FC, Deepdale Stadium, March 11th

I attended a PNE football game to take in some "stadium atmosphere".

"Steph Fletcher's Board Games" at Harris Museum, April 1st

I went to the Harris Museum to check out a prototype board-game by a local artist. Afterwards I had a short email discussion with Steph about her design process and creative practice.