Pevensey Bay whale is museum's star attraction
The 21 metre long Fin Whale skeleton is the inspiration behind Ocean Song, a community engagement project which is being unveiled on Sunday (February 12) with music and a sea soundscape installation to accompany the whale in its new home.
Among the music are singers from St Nicholas’ Church, Pevensey, as well as a skipping chant recited by children at Pevensey and Westham School.
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Hide AdThe whale was stranded in Pevensey Bay in November 1865 and drew quite a crowd before being put on display at Hastings Cricket Ground and eventually sold to the museum in 1866.
The O For more on the project visit www.oceansongproject.wordpress.com