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| 11. | Part way along the trail an old quarry has exposed a layer of Pipe Rock, named after its many marine worm fossils. The sculpture signals the existence of something interesting at this point and stimulates curiosity. |  click to enlarge |
| 12. | This text and picture interprets the Pipe Rock, explaining how it got its name and specifically encouraging people to look at its fossilised marine worms. |  click to enlarge |
| 13. | This inclined stone globe sits half way up the climb and reflects the images of planet Earth cut into the stone slabs in picture no. 9. It draws people up the path who may not otherwise have bothered, and ‘rewards’ them with a fascinating object when they reach it. Its presence also emphasises that the whole route is an interesting experience worth completing. No interpretation is provided. |  click to enlarge |
| 14. | Once visitors have reached the point where the thrust is exposed, two large colour coded stone hands carry the key message that the rocks above the thrust line are 500 million years older than the rocks below. Interaction is encouraged by asking visitors to place their hands on the rock. Note that the stone hand on the right should be mounted above the thrust line to be fully effective. |  click to enlarge |
| 15. | This stone sculpture sits on top of the escarpment - a reward for visitors who climb to the top. It’s presence and setting will affect people in a subtle way: some will simply enjoy its shape and construction, whilst others may find themselves wondering more about the surrounding landscape and rock. No interpretation is provided. |  click to enlarge |
| 16. | When visitors return to the visitor centre they see this display completing the story. It is written and designed to resemble a tabloid newspaper – a format they will be familiar with. |  click to enlarge |
| 17. | Hold the front page! The argument is concluded and the protagonists celebrated by this display. Note the use of colloquial words like ‘stooshie’ in the text. |  click to enlarge |
| 18. | A close up showing the map that Peach and Horne produced, emphasising the scientific nature of their research. The humorous adverts are written and designed to look Victorian, and are meant to entertain and enhance the period look and feel. Each name refers to someone involved with the project! |  click to enlarge |
| 19. | This display encourages visitors to take a closer look at some rock samples, with magnifying glasses used to highlight features of interest like fossils. |  click to enlarge |
| 20. | Finally, this display explains some of the basic science of geology – for those interested enough to want to find out. |  click to enlarge |
Interpretive text by James Carter. Artwork and design by John Finlay Associates and Ross Associates. Sculptures by Susheila Jamieson, Joe Smith, Frances Pelly and Jim Buchanan.