Visitor Experiences and Audiences for the Roman Frontiers: Developing good practice in presenting World Heritage

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This edited volume explores developing practice in the public presentation of the World Heritage of the Roman frontiers. Written by leading European practitioners the emphasis is on developing experiences that are visitor focused rather than academic, whilst respecting authenticity. The originality of the book lies in this visitor-centric approach and in the combination of strategic and operational examples from one strategic area of interest - the World Heritage of the Roman frontiers. This enables the reader to make comparisons between different approaches and solutions. The book covers three main areas of interest: strategic planning and policy, practical applications and issues of authenticity and public perception. The book will interest researchers, teachers and practitioners across different parts of the world in fields including heritage management and interpretation, cultural tourism, visitor studies and museology.Preface by René Ployer, one of the three authors who developed and wrote the Thematic Study and Proposed World Heritage Nomination Strategy for the Frontiers of the Roman Empire. Cover Title Page Copyright Of Related Interest Contents Preface Abstract 1. Introduction Nigel Mills 2. Interpretation Frameworks: principles and practice Nigel Mills 3. Concrete for the Limes: developing the Interpretation Framework for the Dutch section of the Lower German Limes Tom Hazenberg and Catherine Visser 4. An exhibition of their own: designing a family-friendly experience at Birdoswald Roman fort Andrew J. Roberts 5. Castellum Hoge Woerd (Utrecht-NL): a revived Roman fort located in a local community Erik Graafstal 6. DOMunder in Utrecht: an underground discovery Tijn Pieren, Freek Hasselaar and Nigel Mills 7. Viminacium: public presentation and visitor research Snežana Golubović 8. The ALAPP project: digital resource development for new audiences Patricia Weeks and Erik Dobat 9. Roman frontiers in the UK: assessing the messages communicated by Roman places in Britain Richard Hingley 10. Communicating the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site in Bavaria (Germany): new approaches and old errors Christof Flügel 11. Between archaeology and cliché: a study of recreations and re-enactment of the Roman military Boris A. N. Burandt 12. Hadrian’s Cavalry: strengthening public presentation through partnership Bill Griffiths 13. A change of pace Kevin Booth and Mark Nixon 14. Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle Mike Bishop and Nigel Mills 15. Public engagement with World Heritage: an assessment from Hadrian’s Wall Rob Collins and Kerry Shaw Contributor biographies Back Cover