AUDIOVISUAL
In the Battle of France presentation, images describing the battles that led to the need for evacuation are projected onto the top sur- face of a pyramid-shape table. When the story reaches its peak, the pictures spill over the table to fi ll the sides of the pyramid
end of the presentation, as crisis mounts and reaches its peak, images spill over the table to fi ll the pyramid sides.
RESCUE FROM DUNKIRK CASEMATE Z The main attraction is Rescue from Dunkirk Casemate Z (zone 5) where the events of the rescue are presented in dramatic fash- ion. The Casemate is a tunnel space 60m (197ft)-long, and the story of the evacua- tion is narrated by actor Kenneth Cranham, accompanied by the voices of veterans of the time. Giant images run the length of the space, augmented by spectacular lighting effects. The 23 Optoma EX785 pro-
ABOUT OPERATION DYNAMO The Dunkirk evacuation, code-named Operation Dynamo by the British, was the evacuation of allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk, France, between 26 May and the early hours of 3 June 1940. British, French and Belgian troops had been cut off by the German army during the Battle of Dunkirk in the Second World War. During the nine days, a total of 338,226 soldiers (198,229 British and 139,997 French) were rescued by the hastily assembled fl eet of 850 boats. Operation Dynamo took its name
from the dynamo room in the naval headquarters below Dover Castle, which contained the dynamo that provided the building with electricity during the war.
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jectors used to screen these images are computer controlled to ensure synchroni- sation and to warp and blend the separate projected images into one long picture.
AUDIO
The audio system was designed by Electrosonic to meet the requirements of Kvorning’s sound designer. Sound is used not only for narration and special effects, but also to draw people through the space.
AFTERMATH ZONE After the main show, visitors enter free circulation areas that show how the tun- nels were used from the summer of 1940 onwards, especially in the Battle of Britain. The Aftermath zone shows operations
rooms for artillery and anti-aircraft control. The fi nal main zone shows actual commu- nications equipment of the time, including repeater stations and the telephone exchange. The lighting, based on the origi- nal luminaires, but with LED simulation of fi lament lamps, is particularly evocative. The exhibits are supported by ambient audio, display panels and video labels that show fi lms demonstrating how the spaces were used. All the screenings have English, French or German sound tracks. In an exhibition (and learning space)
above the exit gift shop there are additional interactive displays overlooking Dover Harbour. A series of listening points allow visitors to hear testimonies from veterans. Since opening the experience, English
Heritage has experienced positive results. The attraction has seen an increase in net income, in both paying and non-paying visi- tors and in membership subscriptions. ●
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DOVER TUNNELS HISTORY Dover Castle, known as The Key to England, is one of the most famous fortresses in Europe. In its role as guardian of the nearest landing point to mainland Europe, the castle has seen unbroken active service for more than nine centuries. The tunnels were begun in 1797 when Britain faced the possibility of invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte’s French army. Known as the Cliff Casemates, they formed a safe under- ground barracks for British troops. Since then, the tunnels have accommodated generations of British soldiers, contained huge quantities of gunpowder and rockets and acted as the regional headquarters for the Army and Royal Navy. Most impor- tantly, it was the place from which, in 1940, the rescue of the British army and allies from Dunkirk was planned.
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