Rail 200 – British Transport Films
Marking the bicentenary of the world’s first public railway, Friends of the Barton Line hosts a nostalgic look at films from the British Film Archive with one of its former archivists, Barry Coward.
7.30pm, FREE
Marking the bicentenary of the world’s first public railway, Friends of the Barton Line hosts a nostalgic look at films from the British Film Archive with one of its former archivists, Barry Coward.
7.30pm, FREE
Exhibition based on childhood recollections of this post-war festival in London in 1951.
Discover the town’s fascinating legacy of Victorian buildings in this guided walk (90 minutes) beginning and ending at Wilderspin School Museum, 11am & 2pm, FREE
There are still places so turn up even if you’ve not booked. If the weather deteriorates we’ll decide if it’s too wet and windy to proceed at 1pm. Call 01652 635172 if you need to check.
In 1825 Samuel Wilderspin undertook his first road-trip promoting infant schools in villages, towns and cities across the nation. The 800 mile roundtrip set the pattern of things to come over the next 20 years. Based on his own accounts, this exhibition highlights the challenges of lone travel across the British Isles just as the railway age was dawning. It’s a unique story of ambition and endurance.
Explore the former Barton Church School and discover why it’s “one of the most important schools in England”. Admission is free and we’re open on each festival Sunday too.
Friday 12 – Sunday 14 & Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 September, 11am – 3 pm
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.