Paintings of Barton buildings exhibited by the Museum's resident art group. Free
As part of Heritage Open Days, discover The Wilderspin Story and find out why it’s “one of the most important schools in England”. FREE ENTRY
Join the Barton Volunteers Archive Group for the Heritage Open Days special of Step Back in Time! We will be exploring some of the fantastic architecture of Barton in our slide show and will ask the audience to help identify any locations, places, shops and events. No booking required.
Let the little ones explore the museum and uncover the history of The Ropewalk building with a fun self-guided trail. Pick up a sheet in the Craft Gallery to take part!
This free drop-in exhibition will feature information about the brick and tile industry of the South Humber Bank and how nature presides today. There will be items from the height of the era on display and the opportunity to make a decorative item from local clay to take home.
Explore the historic Barton Haven Boat Yard and discover traditional maritime skills that shaped the working architecture of the Humber. View marine art, community carvings, ropework, and traditional axe work demonstrations. Learn about the heritage of local vessels with the Humber Sloop & Keel Society in this unique riverside setting. Guided Tours ONLY on Saturday 13, Sunday 14, Wednesday 17, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21. Tours will take place on the hour. Booking not required.
Historian Keith Miller guides these one-and-a-half hour tours of the Great Hall and grounds at Tyrwhitt Hall. Dating back to at least the 15th century, Tyrwhitt Hall is a late medieval residence with additions and alterations made in the 17th and 18th centuries. The hall is named after the Tyrwhitt baronets, Lords of the Manor, who lived here in the 16th century. From 1960 to 1982 the sculptor, singer and choirmaster Philip Pape lived and worked here, and is commemorated…
Take a look inside Baysgarth House and learn more about Phase 2 of the plans for reopening this Grade II* listed building.
Flooding is a long-standing problem for the communities of Barton, Barrow, and New Holland. Previous tidal flood incidents have impacted lives, businesses, and homes highlighting the need for improved tidal flood defences and for communities in the area to be better prepared. This presentation showcases the development and outline solution to reduce flood risk from the Humber Estuary around Barton-upon-Humber by Mark Adams, Senior Specialist with the Environment Agency, responsible for Flood & Coastal Risk Management, will be followed by…
Barton to New Holland Flood Alleviation Scheme Mark Adams explains the Environment Agency's plans to reduce flood risk along the Humber Estuary around Barton. This talk will take place in the Joseph Wright Hall.
Hidden History tells of Barton upon Humber's fascinating history through a collection of media including original and authentic photographs, video clips, narration and text.
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