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News Release from: Marshalls plc | Subject: Yorkstone Blocks
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 December 2004
Marshalls Yorkstone Blocks make star TV
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Marshalls Yorkstone Blocks make a star appearance in new Channel 4 TV Urban Regeneration programme.
Weighing over 39 tons, having an average length of 2.2 metres and a diameter of 1.5 metres, the delivery of ten fine grained hard Yorkstone natural blocks by Marshalls plc will command a star appearance in Channel 4's new urban reality TV programme 'The Castleford Project' The natural stone blocks will feature in the development of the New Fryston village green, which forms part of a landmark regeneration strategy for Castleford and its surrounding area, all being filmed by Channel 4 and supported by Wakefield Council with funding from English Partnerships' National Coalfields Programme
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 16 Dec 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Handpicked by project architect, John Pegg of Martha Schwartz, the blocks will be the focal point of the village green development.
Having been strategically placed they will form an ammonite shape converging to a pinnacle stone that points dramatically skyward several metres above the ground.
Extracted using hydraulic machines, and plug and feather technique from Marshalls Appleton Quarry, Huddersfield, the stone blocks have a geological age in excess of 250 million years.
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They also reflect the cultural heritage of the area as the stone type comes from the same geological era as the lower coal measures that were mined around Castleford.
Channel 4 commissioned independent television company Talkback to produce a series of documentaries on the people involved and progress with the projects.
They will be presented by Kevin McCloud [of Grand Design's fame] and will faithfully reflect the urban regeneration of this West Yorkshire town with the aim of empowering people to drive the improvement of their own towns and cities.
However, Channel 4's role is not just one of visual documentation.
The company is working in partnership with regional and national agencies involved in regeneration on 11 community improvement projects, which were identified as priorities, and are supported by the local community.
Commenting about the regeneration programme David Barrie, Executive Director of the Project from Channel 4 said: "Some projects are about improving the quality of life, environment and investment potential of the town; other projects are about supporting neglected neighbourhoods, improving the safety and well-being of the community and providing better opportunities for young people." The principal contractor for the New Fryston Village Green Scheme is Apex Pierse .
Where they are building a range of outdoor experiences created and developed by internationally renowned landscape architectural firm, Martha Schwartz and consultants BDP.
Its design has also been developed through an extensive process of community liaison and consultation.
The developed New Fryston village green will provide a focus and meeting point for the local community.
Plans include seating areas for people to enjoy the surroundings, play areas for local children and a dedicated bridle-path.
John Pegg of Martha Schwartz, said: "The entire green is conceived as a site-specific art piece that contains features such as 'The Gouge' (play area), which refers to the activity of digging, and 'The Cairn' (stage or performance area), refers to piling up that which has been excavated.
Both features represent the cultural history of the site, paying respect to the heritage of the village whilst also helping to create a new and improved future." The New Fryston Village Green Scheme is due for completion in early 2005 and will be one of the first projects to be finished under 'The Castleford Project' programme.
Marshalls plc is the UK's leading manufacturer of concrete, clay and natural stone landscape products which transform and redefine the commercial landscape.
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