List of Events
Barton Civic Society talk – The Early History of Hull’s Municipal Parks with Richard Clarke
How closely did the development of Kingston upon Hull's municipal parks up to the late 1930s follow the national trends of creating public open spaces for community leisure and enjoyment? Joseph Wright Hall at Wilderspin School Museum on Queen Street (DN18 5QP). Admission for non-members is £4.
Barton Civic Society talk – Wicksteed, Warden & Dale: Heroes or Villains
Our focus on Hull continues with Peter Claxton telling the story of how a ‘wholesome supply’ of water was provided as the town grew rapidly in the nineteenth century against a backdrop of political intransigence and ineptitude. Joseph Wright Hall at Wilderspin School Museum on Queen Street (DN18 5QP). Admission for non-members is £4.
The Ropewalk Classic Car Day
Visit The Ropewalk and admire a large selection of classic cars and vintage cycles down The Ropewalk Promenade.
Barton Civic Society AGM and talk – St Augustine’s Catholic Church
St Augustine Webster’s modern striking design dates from 1988 but this is the third Catholic church in Barton. Ursula Vickerton tells the story which began on Priestgate in 1842. Barton Civic Society AGM will be held at 7.30pm with Ursula's talk beginning at 8pm. Joseph Wright Hall at Wilderspin School Museum on Queen Street (DN18 5QP). Admission for non-members is £4.
Barton Civic Society talk – Henry Treece – Barton’s National Treasure
This two-part session, led by David Newman and friends, looks firstly at the life story of writer, teacher and poet Henry Treece, and his association with Barton before moving on to consider his immense cultural legacy to the nation. Please note the talk begins at 2pm Joseph Wright Hall at Wilderspin School Museum on Queen Street (DN18 5QP). Admission for non-members is £4.
Barton Civic Society talk – Henry VIII, His Wives and Mistresses.
Married to his first wife for nearly a quarter of a century, Henry managed to get through five more in the space of only fourteen years. Marilyn Roberts takes a look at the history they didn’t teach you at school! Joseph Wright Hall at Wilderspin School Museum on Queen Street (DN18 5QP). Please note the start time of 2pm Admission for non-members is £4.
