Barton experienced tremendous economic and social change during the nineteenth century. The growing number of people living in the town impacted on the character of the older part of the town - reflected in the wealth of Victorian public and private buildings which remain as an impressive legacy of this period. Meet at the Wilderspin... Read more...
The Ropewalk is the only clue today that Waterside was once a busy industrial part of the town clustered around the Haven. This walk, however, reveals the full manufacturing history of this distinct part of town where not only ropes were made but bricks, chemicals and boats too. Approximately 1½ hours. Booking required: tel. (01652)... Read more...
How have physical geography and people shaped the Humber landscape we see today? Landscape historian Richard Clarke explains the geomorphology of the wider Humberside region and the changes brought about by human activity, including more recent conservation interventions. Talks take place at the Wilderspin & National School Museum in the Joseph Wright Hall, Queen Street... Read more...
Around a third of land in the UK should be protected for nature by the end of the decade. Dr. Jack Hatfield examines the varied histories of protected areas like the nature reserves in Barton and around the Humber and outlines the unprecedented challenges they face. Talks take place at the Wilderspin & National School... Read more...
The landscape legacy of two local industries comes under the spotlight: From Chemicals to Conservation is the story, told by Stuart Garfoot, of how Waters’ Edge Country Park was created from reclaimed industrial land left behind by a century of chemical and fertilizer manufacturing around Barton Haven. Simon Wellock then shifts the focus in Bricks... Read more...
Following Barton Civic Society’s Annual General Meeting at 7.30pm, Humber Bank Industry is about the industries that once flourished along the Humber bank. Brick, roof tile, cement and chemical manufacturing have left their marks which, as Andrew Robinson shows, can still be seen today by the keen observer. The talk starts at 8.15pm following the... Read more...
Did you know that this East Yorkshire town was once an Anglo Saxon “Beaver Clearing in the Woods”? There’s probably much else for you to discover about this thriving market town on our doorstep. Dominant over all is the gothic majesty of the Minster – a survivor of Viking destruction and fire. St Mary’s Church... Read more...
Barton upon Humber has a rich and varied history like many market towns in England. However, it stands apart from the rest by virtue of the in-depth research and numerous publications about the town’s heritage. There is also a trail booklet “Barton upon Humber Town Guide” to guide walkers exploring the town. These are available... Read more...
Two conspicuous buildings are the starting point for this look back at products manufactured in Barton which were a household name and sold around the globe. The quarter-of-a-mile long brick building which is now The Ropewalk was once part of Halls rope factory. Liz Bennet tells the fascinating story of the building, its close ties... Read more...
Discover buildings of historical or architectural importance in the conservation area and beyond, as we explore Georgian and Victorian Barton and unearth stories of places and people from the past. Meet at the Wilderspin & National School Museum. Approximately 1½ hours. Booking required: tel. (01652) 635172 or email bookings4wilderspin@gmail.com.
A look at two prominent religious buildings in the town: Kevin Booth of English Heritage returns to Barton to speak about one of the best-known Anglo-Saxon buildings - the magnificent Grade 1 listed St. Peter’s Church. This was the town’s former parish church and is now both an archaeological and architectural treasure trove. Then John... Read more...