Art on the Railings
10am – 3pm
Art Fair organised by the Wilderspin Art Group with affordable art for you to appreciate and buy.
10am – 3pm
Art Fair organised by the Wilderspin Art Group with affordable art for you to appreciate and buy.
7.30pm (Joseph Wright Hall)
Ladies and Gentlemen … You are cordially invited to the 1890’s wittiest “Chit-Chat” show where a gay time is guaranteed! You’ll be ‘Wilde’ about who he has on his chaise.
The popular modern chat show reimagined for the Victorian age, hosted by the acclaimed wit of the era, Oscar Wilde. Following the now familiar format, guests include a selection of some of the ‘celebrities’ of the day. Packed with gossip, song and humour – and a few surprises – this light-hearted performance invites the audience to experience the 1890s wittiest “chit chat” show.
Tickets £9, Concessions £8
7.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall
John Scotney outlines the life and work of one of Hull’s most famous architects who designed Leeds Town Hall, The Grand Hotel in Scarborough and the former Town Hall in Hull. This talk will be in the Joseph Wright Hall designed by Joseph Wright, a pupil of Brodrick.
Civic Society members free. Non-members £2
2.30pm (Wilderspin Schoolroom)
Chills and chuckles in abundance with this original one-woman show featuring Sweeney Todd’s partner in crime, Mrs. Lovett! Be appalled by a plethora of other grotesque characters from the cheap and grisly pages of the Victorian era’s penny dreadful papers, in a theatrical comedy suitable for children and the young at heart. Go on – have a close shave with Mrs. Lovett… She’d love to have you for dinner!
Tickets £9, Concessions £8, Children £5
Shows at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Come back in time with us in our Victorian lecture theatre and hear about the “latest” scientific breakthroughs. Tom Mulholland will be delivering his hand-on Victorian Science lecture with lots of amazing demonstrations and oodles of audience participation. Discover the genius of the North – its inventors, engineers and scientists who have embraced the new technologies and contributed to the industrial revolution that is changing our lives. The show includes practical demonstrations of treating aches and pains with electric shock, using air pressure to power railways, steam power to drive engines, and fanciful mechanisms to make toys work! Not for persons of a nervous disposition!
Booking highly advised – telephone (01652) 635172 to reserve your place. All seats £2
A rare opportunity to look inside some of Barton’s interesting buildings and sites as part of Barton Civic Society’s Heritage Open Days programme – including the former Primitive Methodist Chapel (1867) now the Joseph Wright Hall.
Exhibitions by the Wilderspin Art Group and Barton Civic Society.
The programme is being updated continuously so check the details in September here or on the Civic Society’s website.
Join the Ted Lewis Group for a guided tour of landmarks in the town associated with the author. Tour starts at 11am from the Wilderspin National School. Meet in the Old School Canteen coffee shop from 10.30am. £3
Wednesday, 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Bikes on show and a chance to get out of the crowds for a bite to eat, a drink and a sit down. The Museum will be open for viewing until 8.00pm. Helmet Park: £1 per person (last collection 9pm)
Saturday 8pm, (Joseph Wright Hall)
Barry Cryer with Colin Sell, the Ant and Dec of the Sanatogen set, reunite for a brand new show. (Bring a cushion for maximum comfort) Admission £18 in advance or £20 on the door
Friday 8pm (Joseph Wright Hall)
Intimate evening of jazz standards and other classic songs. (Bring a cushion for maximum comfort)
Tickets £15 in advance or £17 on the door
Wilderspin National School
Queen Street
Barton-upon-Humber
DN18 5QP
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The Wilderspin National School is an independent museum, registered charity no. 1047187 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 2844791.