SUMMER PROGRAMME 2008

 

The Summer Programme consists of activities organised by the Society or those organised by others which our Members are invited to attend.
For more information on any of these events contact Martin Bland, Tel 01723 379371.

Saturday 5 July
Day visit to Barton on Humber to include

• William Blyth's tile works - see clay pantiles made in a traditional way
• St Peter’s Church

Numbers limited to 25 - pre-booking essential; contact Chris Hall, Tel 01723 354237.
Suitable footwear essential
There will be a fee for entrance to St Peter’s

Monday 7 July
Evening Talk
Northstead Manor Gardens in the 1930s - the early years of the Open Air Theatre and the Miniature Railway.
By Keith Johnston
7:30pm in the small room, Central Library, Vernon Road

Civic Society Guided walk
Wednesday 16 July
Afternoon Walk in Falsgrave
2.00 pm meet At Falsgrave Clock Tower

National Archaeology Week 12-20 July
The following local events have been arranged jointly between SAHS & Scarborough Museums Trust

Saturday 12 July
Finds activities for young people - mini digs, washing and recording finds - take a find home
2-4 pm in the Museum Store

Monday 14 July
Evening lecture
The Gristhorpe Man Project: a case study in archaeological and forensic science.
By Dr Nigel Melton 7:30pm in the Concert Room
Central Library, Vernon Road

SAHS Heritage Walks series 2008
These walks are open to the general public
There is no charge but a voluntary donation would be appreciated
All at 7:30pm

Monday 21 July
Harry Smith’s work on the south side
Led by Keith Johnston
Meet at the Queen Victoria statue outside the Town Hall, St Nicholas Street

Monday 28 July
Architects & Architecture of Weaponness - around the new Weaponness Conservation Area
Led by Chris Hall
Meet at Filey Road Sports Centre car park

Monday 4 August
Peasholm Park & its trees - to look at the special trees in Peasholm Park
Led by Tom Mutton
Meet at the yachting pond

Heritage Open Days

11-14 September
Events are still being planned but will include:-

• Guided tours of Dean Road gaol
• Guided tours of Wood End Creative Industries Centre including the Sitwell Room and the new Museum store
• Guided tours of the Art Gallery store
• Access to the Rotunda Museum upper balcony
• Look out for further publicity nearer the time

PROJECT MEETINGS

Project meetings are held on Monday evenings (unless otherwise stated) at 7:30pm:-
"Allatt House" is the Large Annex at the CVS, West Parade Road, Scarborough;
For more information on these projects contact Chris Hall, Tel 01723 354237.

EXCAVATION/POST EXCAVATION GROUP
‘Hands on’ work on the finds from our excavations
Meetings sometimes take place on Monday evenings, at Allatt House

LIBRARY ARCHIVES CATALOGUING GROUP
Meets Thursday evenings 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Public Library, Vernon Road
Details from Colin LangfordT 01723 375602
E colinlangford@hotmail.com

COMM@NET PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVES PROJECT
We started this project last year to record privately owned photographs and memories. Volunteers are needed to scan pictures, type notes and record reminiscences.
Please contact the Organiser Mark Vasey for more details of proposed dates and plans.
T 01723 360628
E markvesey@tinyonline.co.uk

 

TRANSPORT

As a charity the Society tries to ensure its activities are accessible to all.
We also wish to encourage ‘green’ transport.
Many activities listed take place in the town and are readily accessible on foot, by cycle or by public transport.
Car sharing allows those without a vehicle to take part and lessens the impact of the car.
If you are able to offer a place in your car or if you require a lift please contact Chris Hall - T 354237 E scarborough.archaeology@btinternet.com
Where an out of town venue is accessible by public transport, details are listed but please check with the bus company (www.eyms.co.uk/timetable/scarborough/scarb.html)

 

 

Beating the Bounds of Old Scarborough

Some years, we beat the bounds of the old borough of Scarborough. This is a light-hearted perambulation of the western boundary of the old medieval town. Something similar took place for centuries, at the start of the great Scarborough Fair, on what was called Jabler's Day.

See what happened in 2003.

See what happened in 2002.

 

Excavations and fieldwork

An excavation is planned for the late Spring Bank Holiday week. See details on the Current Fieldwork page.

There is an ongoing schedule of excavations and field walking. Contact Chris Hall on scarborough.archaeology@btinternet.com to keep informed.

To find out about previous excavations browse or search the online catalogue

 
 
 

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