'The Disappearance of Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe: A Pocket Myth' - Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, UK

'The Leeds Arcades Project: Creating Contemporary Myths' is a PhD study with the University of Plymouth

Leeds City Centre is noted for its well-preserved Victorian shopping arcades, all built within a twenty-three-year period in the nineteenth century, between 1877 and 1900. The intention of this project is to examine the arcades of Leeds and people’s behaviour within them via research and a series of artistic and performative projects, and interventions with the space of the arcades, investigating the possibility of creating contemporary myths that reflect upon the current experience of everyday life. 

To participate in the study you may watch the short film embedded below or via this link:

The Disappearance of Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe: A Pocket Myth

It is preferable that the film is watched within the arcade so that the viewer can follow the route of the clock figures take in the arcade environment but, of course, the film can be watched anywhere that enjoys a WiFi connection. 

When you provide your feedback, please state whether you watched the film in the arcade or elsewhere, and also whether you were already familiar with the arcade or if you had never been there before.

The Disappearance of Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe: A Pocket Myth

As this is a PhD study conducted through the university, I need to follow the university research ethics guidelines. I have gained approval and have prepared the following two documents, please read the information sheet and then complete the consent form, returning it via my university email address (patrick.ford@plymouth.ac.uk).

Research Ethics Information Sheet Link

Research Ethics Consent Form Link

I hope that you will be able to join my project by watching the film and submitting your personal feedback. If you need any further information before watching the film, please let me know at my university email address (patrick.ford@plymouth.ac.uk).