DUNSTABLE'S HIDDEN HISTORY High Street Heritage Action Zone Cultural Programme How much do you know about the history of Dunstable? What would you like to see us celebrate? What stories can you tell us? Many people already know about Henry VIII’s or Gary Cooper’s connection with Dunstable, but this is just a small part of our history….We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions! OK Question Title * 1. How long have you lived in Dunstable? Under a year 1-5 years 5-10 years 10 or more years I don't live in Dunstable (please specify) OK Question Title * 2. How often do you visit Dunstable Town Centre Every day A few times a week About once a week A few times a month Once a month Less than once a month OK Question Title * 3. Which of the following Dunstable activities have you taken part in? Visited Priory Gardens Visited Priory Church Attended an event organised by the Town Council Visited a Themed Market Taken a guided tour Visited Priory House Exhibition Space Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 4. Which of the following would you like to know more about? Queen Eleanor's Cross, marking where the body of King Edward I's wife stopped on its return to London The ruins of a huge Augustinian Priory, hidden under Priory Gardens The impressive jousting tournaments once hosted in Dunstable The history of the work in Dunstable: Hat Making, Printing, Automotive, Retail Famous people connected to Dunstable Ordinary people connected to Dunstable The people who moved to Dunstable from other parts of the World Dunstable's Leading Ladies - our notable women The history of individual buildings in the Town Centre Archaeological Digs and Finds Priory Church Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. We will be organising new events to celebrate Dunstable's High Street and its history. What type of activity would you be interested in? Family fun Events for Adults Guided walks and/or trails Conference or talks Food related events Art related events Street Theatre Living memory projects Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 6. We are thinking of recognising past residents and workers with interactive Blue Plaques. What type of people would you like us to include? Historic figures such as Henry I, Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, Queen Eleanor Famous people such as Gary Cooper, Una Stubbs and Faye Tozer Prominent historic citizens such as George Worthington Smith, Thomas Chew, Eliza Osbourne Notable contemporary residents such as Fred Moore, Dr Mary Hawkins, Charlie Cole Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 7. We are already considering some specific projects. Which of these would you be interested in? An Augustinian Conference with events for the public A new Eleanor's Cross An I-Spy book for children A children's book about the jousting tournaments A living memory project looking at work, travel and shopping An International Festival of Food New Guided Town Walks A Virtual Model of the Priory Priory Gardens developed as a visitor attraction A Celebration of with Street Theatre, Art and Food A Treasure Hunt with clues hidden on buildings within the town Annual Art Competition (for all ages) G&T on the Terrace at Priory House Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 8. Do you have any other ideas, stories about Dunstable or other comments which may help us to design our programme? What would encourage you to visit Dunstable Town Centre more often/spend more time here? I have some ideas and suggestions, detailed below No thank you My ideas are: OK Question Title * 9. Please answer some general questions about yourself to help us provide activities to suit everyone. Please indicate your ethnicity. White English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British White non British Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups (please describe) Asian/Asian British Black/African Caribbean/Black British Another Ethnic Group (please describe) OK Question Title * 10. Please indicate your age. Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ OK DONE