Archive: Shine a Light was a 2021 projection event at Chatsworth and Cromford Mills.
In October 2021, Chatsworth hosted large-scale projections celebrating Derbyshire’s history and heritage.
Derbyshire County Council advertised Shine a Light at Chatsworth on 22 and 23 October 2021, followed by Cromford Mills on 28 and 29 October. Both events were scheduled to start at 6.30pm.
Derbyshire’s history in spectacular night-time show
Visitors saw Derbyshire’s history unfold in spectacular night-time shows projected onto the two landmarks, to shine a light on the county’s stories bringing them to life through an extravaganza of light and sound.
Created by Derbyshire-born projection artists Illuminos, the displays drew on Voices From the Peak, a sound project by poet Mark Gwynne Jones celebrating the Peak District National Park’s 70th birthday.
Derbyshire County Council commissioned the events to celebrate the county’s history and support the visitor economy.
Sally Ambrose, Head of Visitor Experience at Chatsworth said: “After such a challenging 18 months for Derbyshire’s tourism industry, it is wonderful to have the opportunity to take part in an initiative such as this, to help continue the resurgence of our local economies post-Covid, and do so working with partners from across the county.”
Visitors to the Chatsworth experience were greeted by atmospheric lighting which illuminated the route to the South Lawn, through the Chatsworth Garden. A large-scale moving animation was projected onto the spectacular South Front of Chatsworth House.
The Chatsworth event was advertised as starting at 6.30pm, with animation projected onto the building throughout the evening.
Current visitor information
See Chatsworth’s current events.
The council also advertised the Cromford Mills event for 28 and 29 October 2021. See the mill’s website for current information.
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