Decision details

Martello 24 Display project

Electrical equipment (TV/Wiring/Programming and Installation). to enable an educational audio visual programme to be sited within the Martello Tower.

The Friends of Martello 24 would like to install an Audio Visual display within one of the first floor rooms. The AV would complement the existing information boards and increase the amount of educational material available to visitors.

The display would consist of a Flat Screen TV and wiring, siting etc would be carried out by EH contractors. An AV display in the Tower would considerably enhance the visitor experience.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £800 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The Friends of Martello 24 are a voluntary group and open the Tower every weekend throughout the summer months. The Tower has now become English Heritage’s most visited free site throughout their whole estate.

The displays within the Tower are in urgent need of updating and the AV display would be part of this programme. The Friends rely on visitor donations for income and a Ward Grant would be of great help to ensure this project will be completed.