Wind phone opens in Sheringham for remembering the deceased
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 11:30 · Archive
A refurbished red phone box has opened in Sheringham, allowing people to speak to deceased loved ones.
A refurbished red phone box has opened in Sheringham on Station Road, providing people with a way to speak to deceased loved ones. The wind phone—an unconnected telephone where words are supposedly carried away by the wind—was supported by The Healing Harbour charity and opened on October 9. The project was created by Karen Lee, an artist and volunteer with the charity.
The concept originated in Japan, where garden designer Itaru Sasaki built the first wind phone in 2010 following the death of his cousin. After the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which claimed more than 15,000 lives, he opened it to the public. There are now thousands of wind phones worldwide, which have experienced no recorded vandalism.
Sheringham's wind phone features coloured glass for privacy and clear signage. The ribbon was cut by Colin Seal, an artist and signwriter. More than twenty people attended the opening event, where town mayor Sue Brisbane gave a short speech. The charity thanked Sheringham Town Council for its support of the project.
How it is being reported
- Wind phone opens in coastal town to help rememeber much-missed loved onesSheringham wind phone opened on October, 9 - offering a way to call loved ones who have died, with support from The Healing Harbour charity.Eastern Daily Press · 12 Oct, 10:49
- Wind phone opens in coastal town to help rememeber much-missed loved onesSheringham wind phone opened on October, 9 - offering a way to call loved ones who have died, with support from The Healing Harbour charity.Norwich Evening News · 12 Oct, 10:49
In this story: Sheringham · The Healing Harbour · Karen Lee · Itaru Sasaki · Colin Seal · Sue Brisbane
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