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| Local history events in the Pocklington area. |
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| Pocklington And District Local History Group |
Monday, 7th July 2008 |
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'Pocklington Heritage Walk' led by members of the Local History Group.
The walk will hopefully coincide with the launch of the new "Pocklington Town Trail" to be written by members of the Pocklington Local History Group. The map and booklet will contain a walk around the town which points out all the most important historical features together with interesting characters from history. Refreshments and book are included in the tour. If the weather is inclement, we will meet in the Old Court House in George Street. n.b. TICKET ONLY. Please buy a ticket from Simply Books in Clarke's Lane.
Meet outside Simply Books in Clarke's Lane, 7.00pm. |
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| High Wolds Heritage Group |
Saturday, 12th July 2008 |
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'The Features of St. Mary's Church, Thixendale' by Phil Thomas at 2pm.
The well know speaker on Church Architecture, will give a walk round tour and talk on Thixendale Church in his usual extremely informative and enthusiastic style. To coincide with this is a Free Heritage Exhibition in Thixendale Village Hall on Sat/Sun July 13 - 27 between 11am - 5pm.
For Reserved Seat Call Lynne Boyes (01377) 288401 . Tickets £3.50. |
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| Pocklington And District Local History Group |
Sunday, 7th September 2008 |
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'2008 National Assoc. of Veteran Cycle Clubs Rally'
Pocklington is hosting a weekend rally of bygone cycles. This is a national event and Pocklington is pleased to host the event with it's historic links with the early development of the bicycle. See the history of Cycling in Pocklington. The history group is to mount an exhibition of old cyling photos at the event.
Burnby hall and Pocklington Gliding Club clubhouse . More details nearer the time. |
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| Pocklington And District Local History Group |
Saturday, 13th September 2008 |
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'Pocklington Heritage Open Days'
As last year (see last years news), an exhibition of old photographs and memorabilia of Pocklington's history to be held in the Old Couthouse. This year it may extend to the Sunday, but this is to be confirmed.
Court House, George Street, 10am - 4pm . Free Admission. |
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| Pocklington And District Local History Group |
Monday, 6th October 2008 |
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David Neave - "Pocklington Revisted"
It is 40 years ago that David Neave started the local history classes in Pocklington which led to the writing of his definitive book on Pocklington "Pocklington 1660-1914: A small East Riding Market Town". We are privileged to have David return to Pocklington and speak again about it's history.
Burnby Hall, at 7.30pm, admission £2. |
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| Pocklington And District Local History Group |
Monday, 17th November 2008 |
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"The Lords of Pocklington Manor " by members of the Local History Group.
Members of the Local History Group will cover interesting characters who were Lords of Pocklington Manor. This will be updated nearer the time but may include talks on Earl Morcar, Thomas Bishop & Robert Dolman.
The Old Courthouse, George Street , at 7.30pm, admission £2.
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