Sleigh Miserable
Barton Musical Theatre Company present this original musical comedy for the over 18s!
7.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall (Doors open 7pm)
Barton Musical Theatre Company present this original musical comedy for the over 18s!
7.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall (Doors open 7pm)
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. This is history they didn’t teach you at school!
Marilyn Roberts returns as part of the Barton Civic Society Lecture Programme.
2pm, doors open 1.30pm Non-members $4
Our Back to School theme continues with more history they didn’t teach us, this time a look at Elizabethan Hull with Jean Cannon.
Saturday 14 December as part of our December Winter Warmer Day.
Free admission for Annual Ticket holders. £4 others.
“l learned more than just walking round by myself. It was definitely a worthwhile experience, and l would recommend it to anyone interested in local/social history. Thank you.” (December ‘ 24 participant)
Discover the history of the Barton National & Infants School and its unique link with the “inventor” of infant schooling, Samuel Wilderspin.
These special tours are held on the first Sunday of each month when the Museum is closed to general visitors. They’re free for Annual Ticket holders. Annual Tickets cost £5.
Forthcoming tour dates are 8 December and 11 January.
Our new Classroom Curiosities Challenge is on Saturday 25 January.
Tour times are 11am and 1.30pm. Please book by phone on (01652) 635172 by the preceding Friday.
A thrilling evening to warm the blood! Not for the fainthearted!
7.30pm, £5 (book on 01652 635172), email or pop in Thursday – Saturday 11am – 3pm
Drop in and chat with the weavers and spinners who meet at Wilderspin each month.
11am – 3pm, free
An informal display of watercolours, acrylics and pastels by members of the Art Group which meets each week at Wilderspin.
Friday 6 – Sunday 8 & Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 September, 11am – 3pm, free
A display of models of historic Barton buildings by pupils from Castledyke School.
Friday 6 – Sunday 8 & Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 September
11am – 3pm, free
Between April and December 1844, the school on Queen Street was conceived, designed and built, opening as a National School for Boys, Girls and Infants in the New Year. This remarkable achievement is documented in the School’s Minutes Book and is the focus of this special exhibition at St. Mary’s Church, Burgate.
Join author and Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle for a festive evening as we welcome her as a patron of the Queen Street School Preservation Trust. Nancy will demonstrate some baking tips and ideas for home-made Christmas gifts.
All revenue will be used by the Trust for continuing restoration of the School and former Chapel.
Book now to avoid disappointment.
Joseph Wright Hall, 7.30 pm, £20 (includes a welcome glass of bubbly and raffle prize)
Wilderspin National School
Queen Street
Barton-upon-Humber
DN18 5QP
The Wilderspin National School has received help and support from the following organisations:
The Wilderspin National School is an independent museum, registered charity no. 1047187 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 2844791.