Perhaps one of the most photogenic site yet for RedBall Project in Norwich is Pull’s Ferry. RedBall was wedged just under the stone archway overlooking the River Wensum and was greeted by swans and ducks taking their morning venture down the river. Shortly after its installation, John Wilson from BBC London’s “Front Row” came and interviewed Kurt to get a better sense of the project in action and hear about the reaction to the project in Norwich.
Passersby who had never heard of the project before its appearance in their backyard challenged the staff with their curiosities, but as a nice balance, we also had a fair amount of visitors show up with their flyers for the project in-hand, having kept track of the ball’s travel. We gained more fans to our younger audience with boys and girls from the Norwich School, who join ranks with the few others who have been brave enough to charge the ball on-site.
RedBall viewers had their finest vantage point from across the river looking at the Pull’s Ferry along Lower Close road, which at one point was a crucial asset to the town. The locals who stopped by were quite proud to share its history; the road used to be a canal that ended near what is now the site of the Norwich Cathedral. The massive stones used to build the cathedral were floated to the site from France via this very site under the Ferry Lane House and to the cathedral to construct this monumental architectural landmark. Locals were also enthusiastic to talk about the flint that surrounded RedBall on Ferry Lane House itself. Flint is a stone that is developed naturally in Norwich, which is quite useful because given Norwich’s location, brick is not naturally developed…which explains why flint is everywhere and why it is so popular! Seeing RedBall next to it makes it feel closer to its location.
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