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Freedom? Pingley Camp – you have read the street name, now find out what life was really like for the Prisoners of War. Equality? You have heard the Dickens’ tale Oliver Twist, now discover life in the Brigg Workhouse.

The Humber Bridge Country Hotel invite you to celebrate their 20th Anniversary on Saturday 9th September! Red Carpet, Complimentary Canapés & Drinks on arrival New Menu & Gin Tasting | Live Jazz Music from 7pm RESERVE YOUR TABLE NOW – … Continued

The Innovative Hidden History Barton smartphone app is an opportunity to bring the fascinating history of Barton to life! Join this introduction to downloading the app and navigating a circular walk to uncover Barton’s heritage.

Guided walk of Baysgarth Park, former parkland and gardens of Baysgarth House. The estate belonged to the Nelthorpe family (1620-1792) and the house is now a museum. This is where the walk commences. Book to avoid disappointed.

A Grade II Listed 13th Century church greatly restored in the early 19th Century, including the installation of a highly regarded collection of medieval stained glass by Revd H V Bayley. A story revealed,

Guided walk of the Ropewalk. Booking essential, contact: 01652 660380. Guided tour only, set within Grade II Listed former rope works, this acclaimed regional arts centre features exhibition galleries, craft gallery and ropewalk museum, paying tribute to the Halls Barton … Continued

Visitors will get a unique opportunity to enjoy a free evening of short films about Barton’s industrial history, including ‘The Ropewalk’, an interesting film about the Ropery made in 2000.

Mr Samuel Wilderspin, infant educator, or one of his esteemed Agents, will lecture in the Primitive Methodist Chapel. Mr Wilderspin’s pioneering teaching methods will be outlined and will be demonstrated in the adjacent National School.

Thursday 7 September at 7.30pm at the Buttercross, Brigg Brigg Heritage Centre invites you to a talk on Prisoner of War Camps of WW2 in Britain by Roger Thomas. Tickets £5.00 including tea & coffee. Ticket are on sale at … Continued

A chance for visitors to find out about life at Baysgarth House Museum in the time of the Wright Taylor Family. Coincides with an exhibition celebrating the times of the house’s last private owners