Sometimes known by names such as ‘riding the stang’ and ‘skimmington rides’, this examination of rough music in the nineteenth century by Andrew Walker provides an insight into the ways in which communities sought to regulate themselves.
7.30pm in the Joseph Wright Hall
Barton Civic Society members free; non-members £4
We regret that this event has been cancelled. Instead, the talks will be rescheduled as part of Barton Civic Society’s 2026 Programme.
The importance and excitement of this post-war morale booster is explored in conversation with two former Church School pupils.
1pm – 3pm, FREE
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.
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.