Medieval History
Ambitious plans to plough millions of pounds into a major reamp of Norwich Castle Museum have been revealed.
Smart phone technology, wall projections and giant display cases to showcase treasures from Norfolk and British Museum are among the latest ideas being explored for the iconic building?s keep.
Staff from the Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service say they are planning to submit ?big funding bids? in the next 18 months, which if successful will change the keep?s appearance to visitors.
The Evening News understands the funding bids will aim to attract a cash sum in the millions. Potential sources include lottery cash.
Project officials say there is no target figure, although a total will become clearer in time. They hope to complete a project by 2014/15 that creates a wow factor, makes the castle an attraction the region can be proud of and encourages people to revisit.
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Medieval History
Ambitious Norwich Castle plans unveiled by museum officials
Smart phone technology, wall projections and giant display cases to showcase treasures from Norfolk and British Museum are among the latest ideas being explored for the iconic building?s keep.
Staff from the Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service say they are planning to submit ?big funding bids? in the next 18 months, which if successful will change the keep?s appearance to visitors.
The Evening News understands the funding bids will aim to attract a cash sum in the millions. Potential sources include lottery cash.
Project officials say there is no target figure, although a total will become clearer in time. They hope to complete a project by 2014/15 that creates a wow factor, makes the castle an attraction the region can be proud of and encourages people to revisit.
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