Children’s Treats And Beverley Streets

It could be said that the town of Beverley’s greatest charm is its historic buildings and the timeless nature of the place.  You can wander through its central streets and get the feeling that the buildings may have changed little during the past 100 years.

However, Beverley is not as ‘timeless’ as people think and, as part of the ‘Beverley 1900’ celebrations at the Treasure House this month, the East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service has unveiled a number of Beverley photographs from the turn of the last century showing a different time.

Sam Bartle, Collections officer, said:  “Looking at photographs from 1900, you can recognise most of the streets, but there are still some very obvious changes.  The absence of motorcars made a big difference to the look and feel of Beverley back then.”

Amongst the many photographs from this period is an interesting collection of studio portraits, which depict the styles and fashions of the day and those who attend the ‘Beverley 1900’ celebrations, at the Treasure House, will have the opportunity to reflect these photographs by having their own period studio portrait taken.

Other events taking place include performances by The Beverley Garland Dancers, folk musician, Liam Robinson, quill pen-writing and craft activities for children, artefact and costume displays, costumed walkers and children’s story-telling.

‘Beverley 1900’ will take place at the Treasure House, in Champney Road, on Friday, 26 August, 10am-4pm, with free admission.

Archive photographs can be viewed throughout the year by request in the research room.

For further details, call (01482) 392780 or visit the Treasure House.