Win Prizes with New Children’s Trail @ Treasure House
Families are invited to the Beverley Treasure House, in Beverley, this summer to discover some new, hands-on learning activities.
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Wacky Races Uncovered At The Beverley Treasure House
It’s less than a month until the Olympics return to London for a third time, and the world’s spotlight will be turned on the British nation for a festival of sport in which 204 nations will compete for glory.
Precious Cargo Exhibition At Beverley Treasure House
An exhibition to highlight some of the East Riding’s most precious objects, revealing many international influences on the cultural heritage of the area, will be on display at the Treasure House from Saturday, 2 June until Saturday, 28 July.
A Glimpse Of Africa Through East Yorkshire Eyes At The Treasure House
The connections between the East Riding and the continent of Africa are explored in a new display at the Treasure House until the end of May.
East Yorkshire – An Alternative View
Drawings and paintings by local artist Steve Upton will be displayed at the Treasure House as part of an exhibition in Gallery Two from Saturday, 14 April to Saturday, 26 May.
Fashion Show Raises Profile Of Local Clothing Company
Following the fashion show on Thursday 22nd March at the Beverley Treasure House, Raspberry Beret, who were launching their new range, have reported very successful feedback resulting from the event.
Trace Your Past With New Family History Courses At The Treasure House
Tracing family history is a very popular and fascinating past time, but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. The family history courses run at the Beverley Treasure House
Beverley Treasure House: Uncover The regions Ship Building
With all the present day talk about the Humber being around the renewable energy sector, it is often forgotten that the area has a rich association with shipbuilding.
Local History Lecture: The Beauties Of Sterne
Patrick Wildgust, curator of Shandy Hall in Coxwold, North Yorkshire, will speak on the subject of ‘The Beauties of Sterne’ on Tuesday, 13 March at the Treasure House as part of the local history lecture series.
Beverley Treasure House: Stories From A Hayton Family
Family history is a thriving hobby, with parish registers and census returns offering vital information for those trying to trace their ancestors. Most people are lucky if they have a few old photographs, letters or diaries to go on.
Beverley Treasure House To Hold Recycling Event
On Tuesday, 21 February from 10am-3pm, the Treasure House in Beverley will host an interactive recycling event in which families can make crafts from recycled materials. The event coincides with half-term for the schools and colleges. The council’s recycling team will be in the entrance to the Treasure House organising recycling games in which youngsters can take part. No need to book, just turn up. For more information call (01482)…
Beverley Treasure House: Adrian Barlow Lectures
Places are still available for a lecture taking place at the Treasure House on Friday, 24 February, by Adrian Barlow, entitled ‘Espying Heaven: the Stained Glass of Charles Eamer Kempe’. The work of the Kempe studios is represented in a number of East Riding churches and will be highlighted by Adrian, who is a trustee of the Kempe Trust and has recently retired as director of public and professional programmes…
Tracy Savage Wins ‘People’s Choice’ Competition
This is the second year that Beverley Art Gallery has run a ‘People’s Choice’ competition as part of the annual Open Art Exhibition and it has had a fantastic response from the public with 200 votes cast. The winner was Tracy Savage who received 30 votes for her quirky and humorous painting, Norwood, Beverley. The £50 cash prize was kindly donated by the Friends of Beverley Art Gallery. The exhibition…
Hard Up Drinkers Do Not Dispair Old Home Brew Recipe Discovered
In the current economic climate, people are always looking to find a cheap alternative to everyday things that are purchased. Food and drink are two of the main sources of spending
Beverley Treasure House: Crown, Colonies and Countrymen
A Tudor lord mayor of London, a woman incarcerated in a private asylum and Buffalo Bill all have something in common. The answer can be found in a collection
For Winifred Holtby Enthusiasts
‘Winifred Holtby’s South Riding – representing Yorkshire from the 1930’s to the Present’ is the subject of Dr Lisa Regan’s lecture to be held in the Treasure House on Friday, 25 November at 7.30pm. Dr Regan, a former lecturer in English at the University of Hull, has written extensively on local author Winifred Holtby, her life, her novels and her writings. Booking essential at the Archives & Local Studies Service,…
Get Creative At Beverley Treasure House Open Day
Members of the public will be able to see hundreds of local documents and go behind the scenes at the Treasure House, Beverley, at the venue’s open day on Saturday, 22 October, from 9am-4pm. The exhibition of unique historical archives will relate to the theme of creativity especially art, music and literature. People in the past were very creative and innovative, this is a great opportunity to come along and…
A Great Success With More To Come: Beverley Literature Festival 2011
The first weekend of the Beverley Literature Festival saw queuing round the block for Val MacDermid and Mark Billingham; and the Beverley Treasure House was packed with children meeting authors, making stories and being spell-bound by performers at the children’s literature festival. On Thursday, Thomas Penn will be talking about his acclaimed, debut account of early Tudor history – it’s been admired by novelists (including Hilary Mantel) and historians alike. …