NG3 Sept/Oct 2020

so you have a massive pile of
photographs? WHAT DO YOU
DO?
by Pete Jenkins, Detail Photography
Viewing platforms open at
gedling country park
by Gedling Borough Council
Family photograph
taken in the 1920s,
originally handprinted,
scanned
and restored
So you have this huge pile of photos, what next? Probably
the most important thing is to establish your objectives
with regards to the photo collection
Being able to access your photographs
For most people this is the overall requirement.
Hundreds of photographs in a box won’t get looked at
from one year to the next, however if the photos are
scanned (made into digital files) the whole family have a
chance to access them – even if it is simply to get their
own copy of prints.
Distribution
Hard copy photographs are difficult to share, especially
if they are the only one left in existence. Once you have a
digital copy every family member can have a copy.
Repairing Damaged Prints
With a decent scan of a damaged or problem image it is
possible to fix whatever is wrong, even issues that have
been part of the original print.
Preserving Originals
Once scanned, original prints can be safely stored,
perhaps even indexed.
A Family History
Having a collection of accessible images can bring a
family closer together and increase the interest of newer
generations in those of the past. The digitised images
are easy to incorporate into family trees for instance.
Books and prints
Digital images can easily be incorporated into photo
books, and copy prints made
Lincoln Cathedral, St Mary Magdalene Church in
Newark, Gunthorpe Lock, and Belvoir Castle are just
some of the sights visitors will be able to see from
two new viewing platforms at Gedling Country Park.
The platforms were officially opened by the Mayor of
Gedling in July and will offer visitors views as far as
Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. The platforms will also
feature interpretation panels displaying information
about some of the sights.
Both platforms feature wheelchair and pushchair
ramps to ensure that they are as accessible to as many
visitors as possible.
A new 100 space car park has also been completed
next to the existing car park at the Spring Lane
entrance.
Since opening in 2015, the park has become
increasingly popular and has around 100,000 visitors
each year, with that number expected to increase as
the park continues to evolve and additional facilities,
such as the viewing platforms, are opened.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John
Clarke said;
“I am sure the new viewing platforms will be popular with
visitors, it is incredible what you can actually see when you
get there. It is one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire
and the views really are something special. I’m really
looking forward to seeing visitors, photographers and
school groups enjoying the views and learning about the
area.”
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