More historic buildings on Beverley Road will start to receive facelifts, as external and structural restoration works begin this month.
Four historic building projects will soon start on-site following the boundary improvement works completed in the summer at six locations on Beverley Road, altogether totalling a length of 350m, having a major impact on the streetscape.
To celebrate the national events of Heritage Open Days, the Treasure House in Beverley will be open for visitors to discover the deliciousness of the collections and artworks to illustrate this year’s theme of Edible England.
A Syrian refugee has been presented with woodworking tools so that he can help with the creation of a new space for reflection in the churchyard at Beverley Minster.
Yassar Sheikh Debes, 48, has been loaned a set of chisels to enable him to carry out voluntary work on Beverley Minster’s Sanctuary project, which will involve him helping to develop the outdoor sanctuary space at the Minster.
This year the Treasure House in Beverley is celebrating Heritage Open Days through a fascinating series of online videos giving virtual visitors a unique insight into the inner workings of the Treasure House linked to this year’s national theme, ‘Hidden Nature.’
Many of the videos make reference to the natural world and how it relates to the Treasure House collections, or to the roles of members of staff who work with them. Other videos reveal the ‘hidden nature’ of how the Treasure House works behind the scenes.
Beverley will once again be taking part in the Heritage Open Days as a host of places will welcome the public in to have a look around.
A completely free event, Heritage Open Days in Beverley will take place from Friday 13 to Sunday the 15 September.
Beverley Grammar School, in Beverley, East Yorkshire was founded in 700 AD and is the oldest state school in England.
Notable former students include Thomas Percy and Paul Robinson. Beverley Grammar School was founded with the Collegiate Church in Beverley by St. John of Beverley c. 700 CE.
A plaque marking a key location in Hull’s medieval history is being unveiled on Hull Marina on Saturday (8 September).
The blue plaque will mark the location of Hessle Gate – once the most fortified entrance to the city due to its proximity to the River Humber.
Hull’s popular Big Bus Day event returns again for 2018, with lots to see and do at the Streetlife Museum of Transport.
Jointly organised by local bus company East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) and Hull Museums, Big Bus Day attracts people of all ages, and has become one of the Museum Quarter’s biggest events.
Skidby Mill will be taking part in the Heritage Open Days 2018, on Saturday and Sunday 8 and 9 September.
Visitors will be able to enjoy free admission to the mill on both days between 10am and 4.15pm to the usual facilities on site.
As part of the programme of Heritage Open Days 2018, Beverley will be opening the doors to some of the town’s most recognisable buildings.
Heritage Open Days, organised by the Beverley and Hull Civic Societies, and the National Trust, open historic buildings that may otherwise be closed to the public, and provide events such as walks and guided tours free of charge.
Described as the original suffragette, author and free thinker Mary Wollstonecraft was a pioneer of women’s rights, arguing that women should be educated, should be able to vote and to be in government: extraordinary claims for the 18th century.
This September Beverley is celebrating her story and her connection to the town as part of the national Heritage Open Days programme, with talks, walks and an illumination by the street artist Stewy.
Remains of King Henry VIII’s Hull fortress are being revealed this month as excavations take place at the site of the South Blockhouse.
Two trenches have been opened, exposing parts of the brick structure, with the investigations due to take place throughout September.
Skidby Mill will be taking part in the Heritage Open Days 2017, on Saturday and Sunday 9 and 10 September.
Visitors will be able to enjoy free admission to the mill on both days between 10am and 4.15pm to the usual facilities on site – The Museum of East Riding Rural Life, a range of outbuildings, and an exhibition entitled Steeple People: East Riding Churches and Associated People, looking at a selection of churches from across the East Riding, as well as people closely connected with them.
As part of Heritage Open Day, there will be a chance to go behind the scenes at the Treasure House in Beverley on Saturday, 9 September, from 10am – 4pm.
Visitors will be able to come to the Treasure House and discover a fascinating display of stories and tales about the East Riding’s cultural heroes.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council will open the doors to the council chamber in County Hall, Beverley, on Friday, 8 September as part of Heritage Open Days.
Every year in September, places across the country organise events and throw open their doors to celebrate their local heritage, community and history.
Hull’s wildly popular Big Bus Day returns again for 2017, with lots to see and do at the Streetlife Museum of Transport.
Jointly organised by local bus company East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) and Hull Museums, Big Bus Day attracts people of all ages, and has become one of the Museum Quarter’s biggest events.
Extensive restoration work to the stone and stained glass windows at Beverley Minster, can be seen as master craftsmen will display their talents as part of both Hull and Beverley Civic Society’s Heritage Open Days, on 8 September from 10:30-16:00.
Over the last 900 years, many people have visited the iconic Beverley Minster to follow in the medieval pilgrims’ footsteps who came to St John of Beverley’s grave seeking peace, health and comfort and the sanctuary chair, seeking asylum from harsh laws.
Heritage Open Days is England’s biggest festival of history and culture involving over 40,000 volunteers.