Events Archive

Cuthbert Brodrick ~ Yorkshire Architect – Barton Civic Society

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

Posted on:1st July 2016 20160916 20241127

Behind Closed Doors – Heritage Open Days

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.

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Posted on:12th June 2016 20160908 20241127

Ted Lewis Guided Trails

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

Posted on:9th June 2016 20160828 20241127

Table Top Sale

10am – 3pm – the first of what will be regular, indoor sales in the Joseph Wright Hall adjacent to the museum.  Setting up from 9am. Tables are £5 each and can be reserved by telephoning the museum on (01652) 635172. Payment should be made as soon as possible after booking.   Subsequent sales are 26 November (Christmas Festival) & indoor Christmas market, 4 March 2017, and 20 May 2017.

Posted on:25th July 2016 20160820 20241127

Art on the Railings

10am – 3pm
Art Fair organised by the Wilderspin Art Group with affordable art for you to appreciate and buy.

Posted on:1st July 2016 20160813 20241127