Postcard 1929
She’s the brand new guide at the Lithgow State Mine and has recently taken up a position to talk to you about the night of the 1953 fire at the Mine. She’s a captivating guide; wife of one of the miners and she’s on show wearing the very latest ‘50s fashion. Marion tells you about the terrible events of the fire, the dreadful death of the horses and the impacts of the disaster on the miners and the people in Lithgow.
Marion is a story telling device; she wanders around in her own 3D film perching on various display objects and leaning against the machinery in a Barbie-turns-serious kind of way. She’s engaging, novel and lovable!
The thing you need to know about Marion is she’s the latest in clever technology – Marion is a story telling device; she wanders around in her own 3D film perching on various display objects and leaning against the machinery in a Barbie-turns-serious kind of way. She’s engaging, novel and lovable!
The newly installed 3D film is a great showcase for what new technologies can do to bring museums alive―assisting people to relate to significant moments in history whether it’s of local or international significance. She represents some of the benefits of rethinking museum interpretation and collection display to provide access to personal perspectives, moving stories and new ways to interact with an audience.
The team at Lithgow State Mine have an active Facebook page to support their museum and a virtual tour on their website which gives you a great sense of the energy and interest in the place.
So go and meet mini Marion, she’s there every weekend from midday to 4pm.
