Digital News - Blog Post 3

Digital News - Blog Post 3

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Questions for Digital News:

1.        What prompted the restoration of the Maison Dieu? Why was it restored?

2.        Is there any reason it happened now?

3.        How do you maintain the historical value of the Maison Dieu throughout the restoration? 

4.        How has the Maison Dieu been adapted for modern visitors? Has it been adapted in this way at all?

5.        Why is it important for modern visitors to learn about the history of the Maison Dieu? 

6.        How has the restoration process been for you as someone involved on the project?

7.        Can you tell us a bit about the significant history of the Maison Dieu?

8.        What do you hope is next for the Maison Dieu?

9.        How would you place the Maison Dieu as an important part of Dover? 

 

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SCRIPT FOR OPENING TITLE: EZE News

Good morning, 

In today’s local news in Kent, the restoration and conservation of one of Dover’s oldest and most impressive structures, The Maison Dieu, is nearing its end. 

The hall that has stood firm in Dover since Medieval Times was originally founded by Hubert de Burgh, the Constable of Dover castle, Earl of Kent and Justiciar of England in 1203 and has recently undergone a multi-year major restoration project. 

The original purpose of this hall was to provide hospitality for pilgrims and for the care of wounded and destitute soldiers. 

The Maison Dieu still holds great significance today, and to find out more about the impressive history and conservation of this great structure, our corresponder, Miranda Goodwin, has visited Dover to speak with a close contributor to the project 

 

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Thank you, Miranda, for that incredible insight into such an important part of Dover with such rich history. Over to EZE News weather reporter Sam Keys now for the latest updates on this week. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOICEOVER SCRIPT FOR B-ROLL ON MAISON DIEU STORY 

From housing pilgrims in 1203 to a two-year programme of conservation and restoration work, The Maison Dieu in Dover remains a significant part of Kent’s history by forming the oldest part of Dover Town Hall. The Maison Dieu, meaning House of God in French, has fulfilled countless functions over the centuries – from military store to council chamber, gaol to concert hall and from 1949 to 1989 housed Dover Museum. The views inside the hall make it an astonishing place for the public to be exposed to its history with an impressive collection of arms and armour and stained-glass windows depicting historical events that date from 1873. The building has been restored before, in the mid 19^th century by prominent Victorian architects, Ambrose Poynter and William Burges, but has undergone a mass restoration again which began in September 2021, hoping to reawaken the fascinating and unique features for future visitors. 

Following the restoration, The Maison Dieu continues to offer the public with over 2000 years of history and heritage, with leading family attractions and experiences in White Cliffs Country, including Dover Castle and an original Magna Carta, transforming this historical site to something that can still resonate with people centuries after its founding. 

Olivia Saunders, EZE News at 9.