Illuminating Newton at Woolsthorpe Manor

Jim helped define the vision for the site; to inspire future Newtons. He created a 10 year masterplan for the National Trust site and developed a demonstration programme for how the site should operate in the future. By bringing in external partners for House of Light we were able to move from presentation to participation; giving young scientists and artists the chance to experiment and share their work. A series of evening events allowed visitors to work alongside Grantham College students to paint with light and use UV inks to reveal what the naked eye cannot see and bring Newton back to his home. Community art workshops and star gazing evenings brought Newton’s scientific ideas to life for new audiences. The project won the National Trust’s “Best Programming” award.