Three contemporary artists pay tribute to the work of acclaimed artist George Stubbs in the 300th anniversary of his birth in Liverpool. Stubbs, whose work can be found in museums and private collections throughout the world, through their own investigations and observations of the natural world in particular, is celebrated not only for his paintings […]
Find out more »A display of models of historic Barton buildings made by pupils from Castledyke Primary School in the Joseph Wright Hall.
Find out more »An informal display of watercolours, acrylics and pastels by members of the Art Group which meets each week at Wilderspin.
Find out more »An informal display of watercolours, acrylics and pastels by members of the Art Group which meets each week at Wilderspin.
Find out more »The Ropewalk, formerly known as Hall’s Barton Ropery, is a Grade II listed former rope factory which dates back to around 1800 after the Halls, a wealthy ship-owning family from Hull, first became involved in rope making in Barton in 1767. The factory continued to make rope until 1989 when it closed down. Today, the […]
Find out more »Historian Keith Miller takes guided walks around Whitecross Street, Priestgate and Market Place. Discover the influence of ancient Greek and Roman architecture on the town’s historic buildings and learn how to recognise the hidden features in its houses and shop fronts. Meet at The Beck at 3pm. Free Booking essential, tickets available from The Ropewalk
Find out more »Join the Barton Heritage Project Team to examine a collection of photographs from the Barton archives and help to uncover the people and places within.
Find out more »Kevin Booth, an English Heritage curator who oversees St Peter’s Church, will provide an informative talk on how we can discover information about past societies based on findings from their bones. Free Booking essential, tickets available from The Ropewalk
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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