Dr. Martin Watkinson FSA stumbled across the memoirs of Barton solicitor and antiquarian in an American university library and discovered that they shed light on life in the town at the end of the 1700s.
Barton Civic Society at Wilderspin, in the Joseph Wright Hall
Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. £4 non-members.
Doors and refreshments open 6.30pm for heads down at 7pm.
Teams of up to six. £2 per person.
Book on 01652 635172.
South Bank Singers perform a musical evening to put the Spring back into your step.
7pm (doors open 6.40pm)
Tickets £10 includes supper. Under 16s free. Prior purchase from Euronics or pay on the door.
Image Creative Commons (Larisa Koshkina)
Drop in anytime to our latest Winter Warmer between 11 and 3 share your memories of “frog spawn” and boiled cabbage.
Free entry
Church School tours (45 minutes) at 11am and 1.30pm. Tel (01652) 635172 to book. £5
Drop in anytime to our latest Winter Warmer between 11 and 3 share your memories of wet playtimes and rainy days indoors as a child.
Free entry
History Underfoot archaeology taster for kids this half term. 45 minutes sessions at 11.15am & 1pm. £2
Church School tours (45 minutes) at 11am and 1.30pm. Tel (01652) 635172 to book. £5
One hour guided tour with refreshments to follow and a year’s free readmission for just £5 per person.
Find out why this is “one of the most important schools in England”.
Sunday 2 March 11am & 1.30pm
Telephone (01652) 635172 to book.
Jean Cannon’s talk focusses on the links between Hull and Scotland in this fascinating period of history.
1.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall, £4 including refreshments
Remember your childhood excitement and anticpation as Christmas Eve approached?
We’re re-living some of those traditions from making DIY streamers. lametta and a sixpence in the pudding – or was it a thre’penny bit?
Pop in (it’s free!) between 11am and 3pm, warm up and grab a hot drink and try the Christmas Quiz or vist Santa between 11.30 and 2.30 (£4).
Fun activities for children and adults!
Museum Tours at 11am and 1.30pm (£5 or Free with Annual Ticket)
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.
