This page lists all the events that we will plan to undertake. You can select any particular type of event by using the “Categories” pull-down list immediately below.
The August Walk is around Grassington and is about 3+ miles. The walk descends from Linton and follows the Wharfe and then climbs up to go through the village and back across the river to the Fountaine Inn. The route is mostly flat and there are about 3 stiles.
Meet in front of the Fountaine Inn green at Linton next to Grassington (BD235HJ ) at 9:15 for departure 9:30.
The pub is good and is recommended for those who want join the walkers for lunch,
Stephen Bailey is leading the walk. Please let him know if you plan to join the walk or lunch or both. (esbailey@tiscali.co.uk)
Paul Medforth is closely associated with the glass workers of York Minster and his fascinating talk will take us through the history of glass making before going on to show us some of the detail in the amazing medieval glass of the Minster, some dating from 1170
Now for something completely different! Our September outing will be a self-drive visit to the National Coal Mining Museum near Wakefield where the highlight will be a descent into a former coal mine, with guidance by experienced ex-miners. For those who would prefer not to go underground, there are a range of interesting exhibits at surface level, including an “immersive experience” of coal mining.
After lunch, at a location still to be decided, we will move on to the National Trust estate at Nostell (formerly Nostell Priory), where members will be able to explore the grounds and gardens, and visit the house. Please note that this second phase of the visit will involve an additional payment for any non-NT members.
Complete details and timings will be publicised nearer the time.
Ron Pickering will discuss the design of postage stamps, a rather more complex topic that you might at first think
Rowena Moir is a volunteer with the National Trust and will explore Nidderdale and its history. For example, did you know that the dale was a centre for iron working from pre-Roman times up to the medieval period?
Christine Longden will speak to us about the “Lancashire Cotton Famine” of 1861-65 a major depression in the fabric industry of the North West that caused great suffering among the workforce and had far-reaching social effects
The former Harrogate & Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, will talk to us about his experiences of Parliamentary life. This is the talk that was originally scheduled for 8th Jan 2025 but had to be cancelled because of the very icy conditions
This is the talk originally scheduled for 18th June
Steve Ward, who has a PhD in Social History from the University of Hull, is an authority on the social and cultural history of the circus and will be sharing some of his knowledge with us.