Voices from the Wall: Community Stories in Sound.

About The Project

Voices from the Wall is an exciting new sound walk project that brings the history, stories, and atmosphere of Hadrian’s Wall to life through sound, storytelling, and community collaboration.

Over the coming months, Green Croft Arts will work with a historian, creative writer, sound artist, and local residents to create an immersive digital experience inspired by the landscape and heritage of Poltross Burn Milecastle, Willowford Bridge, and Harrows Scar Milecastle near Gilsland.

Using the free Echoes app, visitors will soon be able to explore these remarkable sites while listening to original stories and soundscapes that blend real field recordings with imagined voices from the past — all created with the community.

Get Involved

We’re inviting local people to take part in the creation of this project. Whether you’re interested in writing, performing, or simply exploring, there are opportunities to get involved through workshops and recording sessions running throughout winter 2025 and spring 2026.

You can:

• Attend site visits and sharing events to learn more about local history and sound recording

• Join our creative writing group to help develop stories inspired by the Wall

• Take part as a community voice actor bringing those stories to life

All activities are FREE, and no previous experience is needed — just curiosity and enthusiasm.

If you’d like to take part or find out more about the project, we’d love to hear from you — just email us at info@greencroftonthewall.com.

The Sound Walk Experience

When complete in early 2026, Voices from the Wall will be available to experience via the Echoes app, free to download on iOS and Android. Visitors will be able to walk the route, listen to the stories in the very places that inspired them, and experience Hadrian’s Wall in a new, immersive way.

Why Sound?

Sound is a powerful way to experience heritage. It allows us to imagine life as it might once have been — hearing voices, footsteps, wind, and water where history still echoes today. This project combines creativity, technology, and community storytelling to interpret Hadrian’s Wall in a way that is inclusive, sustainable, and engaging for everyone.

Funders & Partners

Echos From The Wall: Community Stories In Sound is supported by English Heritage’s Community Connections grants, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.