- Our problem has been how we can present the part of history that … – Norrköping Newspapers

Söderköping is one of the most distinctive medieval towns, but a large part of the historical heritage are underground.

– Our problem has been how we can present the part of history that can not be seen, says Monica Stangel Löfvall from Medieval Centre.

Last fall, she turned to Demola East Sweden specializing in solving problems of this kind.

– Companies or organizations that Medeltidscentrum can turn to us for help. We put together a multi-disciplinary project team then presents a concept, explains Marcus André on Demola.

Yesterday presented a possible solution of the iron in the industrial landscape. It has been developed by five students studying different subjects at the university. The group includes Wendy Nolskog reading the OD Henrietta Rydfalk and Tim Brodin Media, Sara Björkquist graphic design and communication, as well as Magnus Claesson who goes on Social Sciences program.

On a table is a model that shows part Soderkoping during the Middle Ages. It reproduces a port area and a ship located at one of the quays, but it has only been developed to present the work. The solution is much more modern and the most important part consists of a pair of binoculars filled with digital software.

– We visited Söderköping and fell for the environment around fishing and the Main Square where there were harbor, says Wendy Nolskog.

According to the proposal, there will be a telescope in which interested parties can see how the field got out in the middle ages.

It’s been a lot of time to restore the environment, based on various archaeological reports. But during the preparations, the group also used the Dick Harrison’s “A medieval metropolis” which was published a few years ago. None of the team members have a closer connection to Söderköping and they were surprised when they learned of the city’s former importance.

The work gives eight credits, but the proposal can become a reality. At least Medeltidscentrum declared themselves satisfied with the group accomplished.

– We have bought the idea, but now we need to convince politicians and officials, says Monica Stangel Löfvall.

Behind the idea that also visibility Söderköpings hidden history is a hope to arouse more interest in the past.

– This applies both Söderköpingsbor and visitors from outside, she says.

But she realizes that the initiative has a price and guessing that it could cost around one million.

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