Recreational Management along the Humber Estuary

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

The Humber Estuary is one of the most important estuaries in Europe for wildlife and is designated as a Special Area of Conservation.  Jackson Sage describes the wonders of this... Read more...

Susanna Wesley – “Mother of Methodism”

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

Susanna Wesley was the mother of John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodist movement.  Catherine Fordham shares Susanna’s life story including her marriage to Samuel Wesley, her support... Read more...

Soldiers in Petticoats: Fashion and the Suffragette Movement

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

Madeleine Gray, Collections Assistant with North Lincolnshire Museums Service, explores the history of the suffragette movement, and how suffragettes used fashion to emphasise their cause.  Non-members £4.

AGM followed by Baysgarth Park Update

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

Liz Bennet reviews the efforts of the local community, in partnership with North Lincolnshire Council and Barton Town Council, to care for the Park which now has a Green Flag... Read more...

Annual Trip to Sledmere

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

Members and non-members are welcome to join our trip to East Yorkshire’s “finest country house” and visit the Wagoners’ Museum.  Full details will be available in the Spring.

Industrial Footprints at Far Ings – Heritage Open Days

Far Ings National Nature Reserve Far Ings Road, Barton upon Humber

Far Ings National Nature Reserve hasn’t always been a haven for wildlife. Explore the history of the site with a self-guided trail (available from the Visitor centre) which leads you... Read more...

Free

Satchel Trail for Kids at Wilderspin – Heritage Open Days

Wilderspin National School Museum 4 Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

Grab a school satchel packed with fun things for toddlers and activities for older brothers and sisters to explore the museum starting outside in the Infants’ Playground.  Free during Heritage... Read more...

Free

Heritage Open Days

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

Full details will be available here in the summer and on the Heritage Open Days website (heritagelincolnshire.org).

Dr. Mary Murdoch: Suffragist and Social Reformer

Joseph Wright Hall Queen Street, Barton upon Humber

Dr. Murdoch was a Scottish medical doctor who settled in Hull in 1896 and galvanised the suffrage campaign in Hull and East Yorkshire.  Cecile Oxaal explores her background, the suffrage... Read more...