A fantastic afternoon at New Hall Barn, near Barnsley, despite the rain

New Hall Barn (9)

PLACE had a fascinating afternoon on April 14th, looking at a medieval cruck barn at New Hall Farm, near Barnsley.  The cruck timbers have been dated as 16th century and the barn has been lovingly restored by its owners, Helen and David Rhodes, with financial assistance from Natural England.  Helen gave us an informative slide show, . . . → Read More: A fantastic afternoon at New Hall Barn, near Barnsley, despite the rain

UPDATE ON SHORT COURSE

Our next short course, York: Medieval to Modern, led by Robert Wright, is nearly full! Please sign on a.s.a.p. if you wish to join us. The first session is on Tuesday March 27th, at Bedern Hall, 7.00-9.00pm.

The sessions will be as follows:

1. York at the close of the Middle Ages

2. Tudor York: Reformation and rebellion

3. York . . . → Read More: UPDATE ON SHORT COURSE

Short course, York: Medieval to Modern

York Railway Station

Our next short course, entitled by York: Medieval to Modern, will be led by Dr Robert Wright. It will take place at Bedern Hall in York, 7.00 – 9.00pm on Tuesday evenings from March 27th to May 1st.

York Railway Station

 

The course costs £25.00 (£20.00 for unwaged or retired people). To secure your place, please . . . → Read More: Short course, York: Medieval to Modern

PLACE Annual General Meeting and visit to Thorp Perrow

Our AGM 2012 will be held in the Village Hall, Wath, near Ripon.  Meet at 10.00am for coffee, followed by the AGM at 10.30am. Only PLACE mcmbers may vote at the meeting but guests are welcome to attend.  The meeting will be followed by a visit to Wath Church.

In the afternoon, there will be a visit . . . → Read More: PLACE Annual General Meeting and visit to Thorp Perrow

Spring fieldtrips

PLACE is organising the following fieldtrips this spring, as described in the spring newsletter:

Sat 10 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm: Myton Grange – stud farm and tour of home farm and farmland. Cost £5.00.  Number limited to 25.

Sat 14 April: Elsecar Heritage Centre and New Hall Barn, South Yorkshire.  Morning self-guided walk around the heritage centre; afternoon . . . → Read More: Spring fieldtrips