List of Events
Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat
Journey back to the 1940s as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, with a vintage fair, wartime cinema & theatre, evacuees’ classroom, tea dance, NAAFI café and more! A day to remember life on the Home Front with displays, wartime vehicles, 1940s tearoom, and the Applegate House Air Raid Shelter open to view. Email @ wilderpsinschoolmuseum@gmail.com Free
A History of Hessle Cliff with Dr. Alex Ombler (Curator, Goole Museum) – a Barton Civic Society talk
Dr. Alex Ombler (Curator, Goole Museum) explores the natural, industrial and social history of Hessle Cliff from pre-history to the present day. A little-known place on the north bank of the Humber Estuary, the cliff forms the southern-most tip of the chalk Wolds of Yorkshire. While the cliff has been of immense interest to geologists, it was also a place of industry. Quarrying and lime burning took place from at least the medieval period and during the 17th century, it…
Building stories at Wilderspin School Museum
A top-to-bottom exploration of the School building, and a family challenge to test your observational skills – and a chance to enter Barton Civic Society’s Children’s Competition 2025. Children Free. Adults £, (Free to Annual Ticket holders)
Travels and Travails at Wilderspin School Museum
Two hundred years ago, education pioneer Samuel Wilderspin began his travels across Britain promoting infant schools in the nation’s towns, villages and cities. Our celebrations begin with this exhibition about his amazing adventures and achievements, and a programme of events through to 2026. Children Free. Adults £5, (Free to Annual Ticket holders)
The Wildespin Story at Wilderspin School Museum
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
Building Stories at Wilderspin School Museum
Family trail & display of children’s competition as part of Heritage Open Days Free
The Art of Architecture at Wilderspin School Museum
Paintings of Barton buildings exhibited by the Museum's resident art group. Free
East Hull Revisited – a Barton Civic Society talk
East Hull has a fascinating mix of old and new buildings including 14 Listed, two Garden Villages and the last of the City’s windmills. It also boasts an award-winning public park of 130 acres and a stately home. This is an area Colin Cooper knows well, and this informal discussion session is based on his many unique images of the buildings that have given East Hull its character including the houses, places of entertainment and, crucially, the workplaces where the…
Travels and Travails at Wilderspin School Museum
Two hundred years ago, education pioneer Samuel Wilderspin began his travels across Britain promoting infant schools in the nation’s towns, villages and cities. Our celebrations begin with this exhibition about his amazing adventures and achievements, and a programme of events through to 2026. Children Free. Adults £5, (Free to Annual Ticket holders)
Victorian Barton
Discover the town’s Victorian legacy during this circular guided walk starting and ending at the Wilderspin School Museum. Ninety minutes tour with refreshments to finish. Car parking and toilets at the museum. Booking essential via The Ropewalk (01652) 660380. Two sessions - 11am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 3.30pm.
