Events for 11th September 2024 › Heritage
10:30 am
Located at the former Brown and Clapson shipyard on Barton Haven, this centre is dedicated to preserving the art of vintage yacht building. Explore the intricate restoration process of these vessels, or even try your hand at traditional skills like carving, knots, and lashings. The Barton Maritime Centre for Excellence offers a unique opportunity to […]
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A bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train. Free Booking essential, tickets available from The Ropewalk
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‘From The Parthenon to Priestgate – how ancient classical styles transformed Barton’s buildings. Historian Keith Miller takes guided walks around Fleetgate and High Street. Discover the influence of ancient Greek and Roman architecture on the town’s historic buildings and learn to recognise the Classical Temples hidden in its houses and shopfronts. Meet at The White […]
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