Events

With Liz Bennet

Some Interesting Trees around Barton. Former Landscape Contractor, Andrew Robinson, will look at several interesting or unusual trees at several locations around the town on this walk, which is expected to take around 60-75 minutes.

In the Victorian heyday of the industry there were 15 different Brick and Tile Works in Barton alone, as well as several others in South Ferriby, Barrow and New Holland. Unlike in some of the neighbouring parishes, however, most of the Barton works were owned by local businessmen, many of whom built impressive houses for... Read more...

The area of Waterside Road once formed a separate community within the town, with its own industries, churches, schools and shops, earning its living either from the Humber Estuary or from the many industries once operating alongside it. Andrew Robinson will lead this walk, pointing out many of the former features in the area, and... Read more...

With Neil Wilkyn. This talk will examine the background to William's decision to have a complete survey of all his lands. We will then look at the entries for Barton and what they can tell us of the town in 1086. This lecture is included in Barton Heritage Open Days 2026

Discover the rich history and heritage of Barton upon Humber on a circular guided walk, beginning and ending at the Wilderspin National School Museum. Stroll through the town's historic streets, uncover stories from centuries past, and discover how the people, places, and industries of Barton have shaped the community we know today. Along the way,... Read more...

Discover the rich history and heritage of Barton upon Humber on a circular guided walk, beginning and ending at the Wilderspin National School Museum. Stroll through the town's historic streets, uncover stories from centuries past, and discover how the people, places, and industries of Barton have shaped the community we know today. Along the way,... Read more...

With Keith Miller

Historian Andrew Robinson explains the background to the Enclosure Movement – both private and parliamentary enclosures, with specific information on the enclosures of Barrow on Humber and Barton on Humber. With an introduction to Rex Russell and his work on researching and writing up the Enclosure movement in Lincolnshire and the effects of Enclosure on... Read more...

With Dr Adam Parker

With Michele GW Lewis

With Dr Martin Watkinson