This experience was developed with dramatist Peter Kalu as part of his commissioned work on an Arts Council backed project called ‘Colonial Countryside: National Trust Houses Reinterpreted.’
Peter Kalu and singer-songwriter Naomi Kalu provide an artistic response to Speke Hall’s relationship with the slave-trade and its associated business (plantation ownership and importing commodities produced by enslaved people). Naomi performs an original ballad recalling the deeds of Richard Watt, who bought Speke Hall with his slavery-based wealth. Peter’s photo-dramas recall Joseph Johnson, an 18th century street artist and milliner.
Photos taken by Gbenga Afolabi
Lyrics by Pete Kalu
Song by Naomi Kalu
How it works
- Download the Popup View app to your device from Google Play or the App Store.
- Open the app and select the ‘Speak to me, Speke Hall’ campaign.
- Use the pictures from this brochure to trigger an AR immersive experience that you can share with friends!
This experience was developed with dramatist Peter Kalu as part of his commissioned work on an Arts Council backed project called ‘Colonial Countryside: National Trust Houses Reinterpreted.’