Published Date:
01 July 2009
TV naturalist Sir David Attenborough got a slice of the action when he used a flint knife to open a new visitor centre and museum at Creswell Crags.
The broadcaster used the blade – a replica of a 30,000-year-old artefact unearthed at the site – to cut a ribbon on Saturday.
This followed a launch event for the £7m project's investors on Friday with guests TV botanist David Bellamy, and Bolsover MP Dennis Skinner.
Creswell Crags' learning officer Rebecca Clay said around 3,000 visitors turned up to see Sir David on Saturday.
She added: "It was the ultimate success. Sir David was an absolute star. He was so gracious and signed autographs for people.
"The event was an opportunity to thank the local community who have always supported us. We wanted to give something back which is why we put on this free day."
Activities included an interactive sound and light event in Robin Hood's Cave where visitors' senses were filled with visions and noises of the Ice Age.
Archaeologists Paul Pettitt and Paul Bahn signed copies of their new book Britain's Oldest Art: The Ice Age Cave Art of Creswell Crags, and experts hosted an archaeology roadshow.
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Last Updated:
02 July 2009 8:52 AM
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Source:
Derbyshire Times
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Location:
Chesterfield
