Humber Landscapes

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

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... Read more...

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Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber
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Rescue and Reclamation

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... Read more...

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Barton Civic Society AGM and talk

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

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... Read more...

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Barton Heritage Open Days

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... Read more...

Barton Heritage Open Days – Made in Barton

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

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... Read more...

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Heritage Tour

Wilderspin National School Museum 4 Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

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.... Read more...

Free

Church & Chapel

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

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... Read more...

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Safeguarding the Past – Shaping the Future

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

For over fifty years the Civic Society has tried to encourage a sense of civic pride and public interest in the good appearance of our town, its buildings and open... Read more...

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Barton Christmas Festival

Wilderspin National School Museum 4 Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

Come and join Barton Civic Society between 12 noon and 4pm or find out more about our work at our stall in the Wilderspin School Museum.

Free