New Parks in the Making
In Summer 2025, we led an arts and heritage project that shed light on the social history of the New Parks area and celebrated it in a way that the community could enjoy.
Soft Touch worked with a group of young people from Herewoode Academy in New Parks to undertake research and develop a place-maker, in the form of a tapestry, which now hangs proudly in New Parks Library for the whole community to enjoy.
New Parks in the Making is being funded by Historic England’s History in the Making grant.
Follow the Story
Start with “The Journey” – uncover the research, process, and backstory behind the project.
Move to “The Artwork” – see the finished tapestry and jigsaw, and get a glimpse of the launch event.
Finish with “The Community” – meet the people and places that inspired it all through our digital archive.
Take your time, look around, and discover how local history and creativity have been woven together to celebrate New Parks.
