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!
LOCAL HERITAGE DAY
Venue: CONISBROUGH St Peter Church RoomsDates: 6 October 2010 - 6 October 2010
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Are you interested in local history and heritage? For the first time we are bringing
together celebrated local experts for a South Yorkshire local heritage day:
Professor Mel Jones: The ‘Radio Sheffield History Man’ and Visiting Professor in
Landscape History at Sheffield Hallam University. Mel is the author of many local
history books across the South Yorkshire area, and has appeared on the BBC’s
‘Who Do You Think You Are?’.
Professor David Hey: David Hey is Emeritus Professor of Local and Family History
at the University of Sheffield and the author of several books, including ‘A History
of Yorkshire: ‘County of the Broad Acres’.
Pat McLaughlin: Is Local Heritage Officer with HERITAGE INSPIRED. He has a
wealth of knowledge about our heritage faith sites.
Join us for a day of exploration and discovery, through the history and heritage of South Yorkshire!
Date: Wednesday 6th October 2010
Time: 9.30am - 1.30pm
Venue: Conisbrough St Peter Church Rooms
Cost: £10 per person (includes refreshments)
Programme:
The Making of the South Yorkshire Landscape illustrated talk by Mel Jones
South Yorkshire’s Historic Churches illustrated talk by David Hey
Discover: South Yorkshire’s Heritage Churches introduction to our a new CD-Rom
Tour of Conisbrough St Peter (South Yorkshire’s oldest building) by Pat McLaughlin
To Book: Please ring 0845 6529634 to book.
