List of Events
Barton Civic Society AGM and talk – St Augustine’s Catholic Church
St Augustine Webster’s modern striking design dates from 1988 but this is the third Catholic church in Barton. Ursula Vickerton tells the story which began on Priestgate in 1842. Barton Civic Society AGM will be held at 7.30pm with Ursula's talk beginning at 8pm. Joseph Wright Hall at Wilderspin School Museum on Queen Street (DN18 5QP). Admission for non-members is £4.
Barton Civic Society talk – Henry Treece – Barton’s National Treasure
This two-part session, led by David Newman and friends, looks firstly at the life story of writer, teacher and poet Henry Treece, and his association with Barton before moving on to consider his immense cultural legacy to the nation. Please note the talk begins at 2pm Joseph Wright Hall at Wilderspin School Museum on Queen Street (DN18 5QP). Admission for non-members is £4.
Barton Halloween Ghost Walk
Start from Baysgarth House Museum. Join the South Bank Players on a spooky walk through the back streets of Barton and hear tales to make your hair stand on end! Additional walks are on Friday November 29, January 31, February 28 and March 28.
Barton Civic Society talk – Henry VIII, His Wives and Mistresses.
Married to his first wife for nearly a quarter of a century, Henry managed to get through five more in the space of only fourteen years. Marilyn Roberts takes a look at the history they didn’t teach you at school! Joseph Wright Hall at Wilderspin School Museum on Queen Street (DN18 5QP). Please note the start time of 2pm Admission for non-members is £4.
