*** Hulked has been shortlisted for the SWS 2024 Award ***

Hulked is a creative heritage project inspired by the histories, stories and songs of the Thames Barges, many of which are now ‘hulked’ along the Medway River.

The soundwalk weaves together stories, poems, songs and music as you follow the self-guided route through The Old Brickfields at Lower Halstow.

Created by writer Jeremy Scott and sound artist, Anna Braithwaite, the soundwalk includes contributions from students of Lower Halstow Primary School and members of the Oast House Community Choir and Thames Barge Community.

The Old Brickfields

Lower Halstow

Sittingbourne

Kent ME9 7DZ

How to listen

to Hulked

  1. Scan or click on the QR code to open the Echoes app, download the Hulked soundwalk and play it at The Old Brickfields.

  2. As you walk, the app will play automatically as you move through the geolocated sound zones.

  3. We recommend using headphones and downloading the app & soundwalk before you visit.

“Preservation and sharing of local history is important to me and the wider community. We need to know who we are and where we come from.” Hulked participant