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Additional Opening Times Added For Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Additional Opening Times Added For Wildlife Photographer of the Year
February 28, 2017
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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Treasure House in Beverley – is proving so popular that is to be opened additionally on three Sundays in March.

A first major event as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, the free exhibition is currently open Mondays to Saturdays in the Treasure House until 22 April, and features 100 awe-inspiring images, from fascinating animal behaviour to breathtaking wild landscapes.

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Thousands Of People Go Really Really Wild At The Treasure House

Thousands Of People Go Really Really Wild At The Treasure House
February 21, 2017
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Staff at the Treasure House in Beverley are celebrating the success of the Really Really Wild Day.

A stunning total of 2500 people visited the event, which featured Ben Shires from CBBC; a chance to see and interact with a polar bear; handle and learn about a range of animals; and be entertained by Professor Bumble the Badger and Headmistress Miss Nutella Nutkins of the Acorn Academy with their little gyspy cart.

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The Really, Really Wild Day At The Treasure House, With Ben Shires

The Really, Really Wild Day At The Treasure House, With Ben Shires
February 14, 2017
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The Really Really Wild Day on Saturday 18 February at the Treasure House, Beverley, from 10am to 3pm, will be a free fun day for all ages at the start of the school half-term holiday.

It will be a chance to visit the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in Beverley Art Gallery, and see a great deal more besides, and will include a guest appearance from CBBC presenter Ben Shires (presenter of Officially Amazing), from Beverley, who will give talks and entertain visitors with true tales about some amazing and remarkable animals from around the world.

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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year – Events Programme Announced

Wildlife Photographer Of The Year - Events Programme Announced
February 8, 2017
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To accompany the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery, one of the key East Riding events in Hull UK City of Culture 2017 (in which East Riding of Yorkshire Council is a Principal Partner), an exciting events programme has just been launched.

Staff at the Treasure House in Beverley have organised a range of fun family events, fascinating talks and captivating workshops to support this free, world-renowned exhibition.

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52nd Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Exhibition Opens In Beverley

52nd Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Exhibition Opens In Beverley
February 3, 2017
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The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Beverley Art Gallery in The Treasure House in Beverley on Saturday 11 February, featuring 100 awe-inspiring images, from fascinating animal behaviour to breathtaking wild landscapes.

It is one of the East Riding’s major events as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, in which East Riding of Yorkshire Council is a principal partner.

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Tales From The Treasure House – February Fevers

Tales From The Treasure House - February Fevers
January 26, 2017
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Are you still trying to overcome that lingering cough or cold from the new year, which just won’t go away in spite of all the medicines money can buy?

Well, if you were to walk into your local archives instead of the local chemists, you would find one or two remedies that are nowhere to be seen on the high street.

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New Activities For Under 5s At The Beverley Treasure House

New Activities For Under 5s At The Beverley Treasure House
January 17, 2017
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East Riding of Yorkshire Council is inviting families with children under 5 years old to discover the new free resources at the Treasure House Museum in Beverley.

In any weather, families can have fun ‘At the Beach’ with the new interactive beach mat, natural seaside objects and sea creatures. They can also enjoy looking at seaside-themed books while sitting on ‘pebble’ cushions.

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HU17 Support 1st Molescroft Cubs As They Focus On Photography

HU17 Support 1st Molescroft Cubs As They Focus On Photography
January 13, 2017
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HU17.net spent some time with 1st Molescroft Cubs as they resumed their activities for the current term in which they will all be working towards their Photography Badge.

With the help of the ‘Scubs’ – Cubs who are in the process of making the transition to Scouts the cubs were given the opportunity to get some hands on experience with a range of cameras and equipment.

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Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Gets Off To An Impressive Start

Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Gets Off To An Impressive Start
January 2, 2017
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Hull UK City of Culture 2017 was officially launched with bang witnessed by thousands of people who were treated to fire work display.

Made in Hull saw many of the Hull’s landmarks turned into works of art with the cultural history of the City being projected onto them, with shop units housing some very creative installations.

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Treasure House In Beverley Unveils Its Events Programme For 2017

Archives Offer Free Access To British Library Newspaper Archive
December 20, 2016
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The Treasure House at Beverley has unveiled its programme of exhibitions and events for 2017, and will be playing a major role in Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council – a Principal Partner in Hull 2017 – has published the programme of events, which includes the prestigious 52nd Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition from 11 February to 22 April, on loan from the Natural History Museum.

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Memories Of Beverley Booklet On Sale Now At The Treasure House

Memories Of Beverley Booklet On Sale Now At The Treasure House
December 15, 2016
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East Riding of Yorkshire Council archives assistant, Denise Frankland, has put together a booklet of fascinating historic images of Beverley’

Ranging from the Minster to a Victorian Cabbies’ shelter, to the Westwood when the trees which line the road were first planted. The booklet is on sale in the Treasure House in Beverley for £3.99.

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Lucky Winners Of The Treasure House Children’s Trail 2016

Lucky Winners Of The Treasure House Children's Trail 2016
November 25, 2016
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Three lucky winners have received their prizes, after taking part in this year’s Treasure House Children’s Trail in Beverley.

Becky Hitchenor, aged 9 of Beverley, won first prize – a family pass to Sewerby Hall and Gardens, as well as craft materials. Second prize went to Zac Barber, aged 13 from Louth, who won a family visit to Skidby Mill, and craft materials.

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