Bringing our heritage to life, our events and activities offer something for everyone – from fun family days out to activities for history buffs.
Medieval reenactments, exhibitions, concerts, behind-the-scenes tours, well dressings and guided walks all offer you a unique way to experience our fascinating culture and rich history. Our open weekends give you the chance to visit more than one site, to get an overall flavour of the area and see some rarely open hidden gems.
With so many fascinating sites and a wide variety of exciting events, there is sure to be something to interest you. We hope you enjoy your visit!
MAKING SENSE OF THE STONE - Heritage Course
Venue: PENISTONE St Johns Community CentreDates: 24 September 2010 - 19 November 2010
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Come along to our fascinating heritage course! Join local expert Pat McLaughlin for an in depth exploration of the history and heritage of the area, within the context of a national picture.
The course will explore how ancient beliefs contributed to the development of the major faiths. It will examine: standing stones, earthworks, burial mounds, Roman beliefs, the introduction of Christianity, the Saxon occupation of eastern England, return to paganism, the Viking effect, the Norman invasion, church and cathedral building, the renaissance, the Victorian gothic revival and modern architecture. To finish we will arrange a site visit to see the 'theory in practice'.
The courses are open to all, but places are limited so must be booked. Each course will be nine 2-hour informal talk/slideshow sessions, one per week:
The course takes place on FRIDAY afternoons as follows:
24th September: Sacred Savages? - Prehistoric England
1st November: The Invaders - Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Normans
8th October: From Terror to Tranquillity - Castles, Manor Houses
15th October: I Want to be Alone - Hermits, Monasteries, Abbeys
22nd October: Church Architecture - From Conqueror to Emperor
29th October: Poetry in Stone - Cathedrals
5th November: A Treasure House of History - Parish Churches
12th November: The Way to Heaven - Monuments & Churchyards
19th November: Exploring Ancient Churches - site visits
VENUE: St John's Community Centre, Church Street, PENISTONE, S36 6AR.
COST: £10 for the whole course (includes refreshments and site visit transport).
Places are limited and MUST BE BOOKED.
Please ring 0845 6529634 or email info@heritageinspired.org.uk
You can also send a cheque (made payable to HERITAGE INSPIRED) for the amount due, with your name(s), address and phone number to Heritage Inspired, Mexborough Resource Centre, Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough, S64 9AZ.
