Over 50 years ago an 18 year old Barton lad, with an almost empty portfolio and “a head full of nonsense”, left the town to go to art college. After a very varied career, but in those fifty years never losing his artistic drive, that lad has returned to his home town with an exhibition […]
Find out more »Estuary is a photographic essay of the Humber and the challenges it faces. The beauty of the big skies, the ever-changing light and the fluidity of water is a constant. However climate change, brought about in part by some of the key industries on this huge estuary, is threatening the environment and the human and wild life that are a part of it. […]
Find out more »Barton Civic Society was at the forefront of saving two local landmarks – the Beck and the Queen Street Church School. These two short talks revisit each site – 10am at the Beck, and 10.30am at Wilderspin School Museum. Free. Car parking and refreshments on sale at Wilderspin, Queen Street.
Find out more »For almost two decades, Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe. Performing in this stripped back fashion allows each of their exceptional talents to shine through and create a wonderful and warm sense of intimacy for the audience. Their brand new studio album “The Long Ride […]
Find out more »Hidden History tells of Barton upon Humber's fascinating history through a collection of media including original and authentic photographs, video clips, narration and text.
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