History is set to come alive this month thanks to Doncaster’s third Heritage Festival.
Doncaster
Libraries, in partnership with Doncaster Museums, Doncaster Minster and
the Tourist Information Centre, are celebrating the borough’s heritage
with the third Doncaster Heritage Festival.
Doncaster
Local Studies Library, in collaboration with the borough's Archives
Department, has organized a packed, heritage-themed programme of events
to bring the town’s past to life.
Highlights
include an opportunity to find out more about our splendid Minster, a
chance to gain skills that will enable you to look into your own family
history and events offering an insight into the history of Hyde Park
Cemetery and the servants of Cusworth Hall.”
Deputy
Mayor Cynthia Ransome said: “This varied and illuminating festival
highlights the excellent work our award winning libraries do all year
round and shows how much Doncaster Libraries and Archives, Doncaster
Museums, Doncaster Minster and the Tourist Information Centre have to
offer.”
The festival will be launched on National Libraries Day (Saturday 9th Feb) with two events.
The
tenth annual Doncaster Local History Fair will be held between 10am and
4pm on Saturday 9th February at Doncaster Museum, Chequer Road. Local
and family history societies together with commercial groups will be on
hand to offer advice and displays.
The
Doncaster and District Family History Society will be launching a new
genealogical service in conjunction with Doncaster Local Studies Library
at the Central Library, Waterdale, on the same day, between 9.30am-5pm.
During a packed fortnight of events Doncaster Heritage Festival will include mainstream and nationally renowned speakers.
Saturday 9 February, 10am-4pm Doncaster Local History Fair 2013
Doncaster Museum
There
will be displays and advice from local and family history societies,
commercial genealogical stands, children’s quizzes and activities, local
photographs and slideshow. Free admission. For more information visit http://library.doncaster.gov.uk/web/arena/local-studies or contact the Local Studies staff on 01302 734307
Monday 11 February, 2pm-3pm The Sand House: A Victorian Marvel: a talk by Richard Bell
Meeting Room 1, Central Library
Find
out about the amazing Victorian house carved from a sandstone strata,
the intriguing tunnels and carvings including the Elephant and Mahout
and the recent related exhibition.
Tickets £2. Booking essential.
For tickets and more information please visit
http://library.doncaster.gov.uk/web/arena/local-studies or contact Local Studies staff on 01302 734307 or central.localhistory@doncaster.gov.uk
Tuesday 12 February, 2pm-4pm Two Norman Towns: Bawtry and Tickhill a talk by Prof. David Hey
Doncaster Mansion House
Local
Yorkshire Historian and President of the British Association of Local
History, Professor David Hey talks about the history of two Norman
towns, Bawtry and Tickhill.
Tickets £5. Booking essential.
For tickets and more information please visit
http://library.doncaster.gov.uk/web/arena/local-studies or contact Local Studies staff on 01302 734307 or central.localhistory@doncaster.gov.uk
Wednesday 13 February, 10.30am-12.30pm Guided Heritage Walk: South
Doncaster Tourist Information Office (starting point)
A gentle two-hour stroll around the south of the town looking at the Georgian and Victorian heritage.
Cost £4.
For more information contact the Tourist Information on 01302 734309.
Wednesday 13 February, 2pm-4.45pm School Records Open Day
Doncaster Archives, King Edward Road, Balby
A free, drop-in exhibition of records held at Doncaster Archives relating to school in the local area.
For more information please contact Doncaster Archives on 01302 859811 or email doncaster.archives@doncaster.gov.uk
Thursday 14 February, 11am - 3pm Cusworth Cooks and Nannies: The secret life of the servants of Cusworth Hall.
Guided tours through the day. Please contact Cusworth Hall to book a place
£3 per person includes admission to Hall
Thursday 14 February, 2pm-5pm Family History for Beginners Workshop part 1: Sources
Meeting Room 5, Central Library
Learn about the sources used to begin your family history.
Free but booking essential as places are limited.
Contact Local Studies staff on 01302 734307 or central.localhistory@doncaster.gov.uk
Friday 15 February, 9.30am-12.30pm Family History for Beginners Workshop part 2: Internet sites
Meeting Room 1, Central Library
Hands-on session using various Internet sites including the free library subscriptions to Find my Past.co.uk and Ancestry.com.
Free but booking essential as places are limited.
Contact Local Studies staff on 01302 734307 or central.localhistory@doncaster.gov.uk
Sunday 17 February, 1pm - 3pm Cusworth Cooks and Nannies: The secret life of the servants of Cusworth Hall.
Family activities, crafts and tours
£3 per person includes admission to Hall
Monday 18 February, 2-4pm Enemies at the Gate: English castles under siege a talk by Julian Humphrys
Meeting Room 1, Central Library
TV and radio contributor Julian Humphrys talks about English castles and their history during sieges.
Cost £2. Booking essential.
For tickets and more information please visit
http://library.doncaster.gov.uk/web/arena/local-studies or contact Local Studies staff on 01302 734307 or central.localhistory@doncaster.gov.uk
Tuesday 19 February, 2-4pm The Battle of Wakefield 1460: a talk by Helen Cox
Meeting Room 1, Central Library
Local
Historian Helen, Cox talks about one of the local battles fought
between Yorkists and Lancastrians during the War of the Roses.
Cost £2. Booking essential.
For tickets and more information please visit
http://library.doncaster.gov.uk/web/arena/local-studies or contact Local Studies staff on 01302 734307 or central.localhistory@doncaster.gov.uk
Wednesday 20 February, 10.30am-12.30pm Guided Heritage Walk: North
Doncaster Tourist Information Office (starting point)
A gentle two-hour stroll around the town centre looking at major public buildings and the town’s roman heritage.
Cost £4.
For more information contact the Tourist Information on 01302 734309.
Wednesday 20 February, 2pm-4pm Who Do You Think You Are? A talk by Nick Barratt
Doncaster Mansion House
Archivist
and TV presenter, Nick Barratt talks about family history and in
particular the tales behind the popular television programme, Who Do You
Think You Are?
Tickets £5. Booking essential.
For tickets and more information please visit
http://library.doncaster.gov.uk/web/arena/local-studies or contact Local Studies staff on 01302 734307 or central.localhistory@doncaster.gov.uk
Wednesday 20 February, 7pm start The Great Fire: a talk by Clive Howarth
Doncaster Minster
The
Great Fire of 1853, which saw the destruction of the original St
George’s church is the subject of this talk given by Clive Howarth,
churchwarden at the Minster
Tickets £5 to include refreshments and a tour of the Minster.
Pay on the door.
Thursday 21 February, 10.30am Guided Walk at Hyde Park Cemetery: ‘Doncaster’s Mayors’
10.30am at the Main Entrance at Carr Lane (near Adrian Welch Glass & Glazing)
Free but donations to the Friends of Hyde Park Cemetery are welcomed
Thursday 21 February, 1pm - 3pm Cusworth Cooks and Nannies: The secret life of the servants of Cusworth Hall.
Family activities, crafts and tours
£3 per person includes admission to Hall
Thursday 21 February, 7pm start The Archaeology of the Minster: a talk by Peter Robinson
Doncaster Minster
Peter
Robinson, archaeologist and Museum Officer, gives an insight into the
archaeological findings of the present day Minster and the remains of
the pre 1853 St George’s church.
Tickets £5 to include refreshments and a tour of the Minster.
Pay on the door.
Friday 22 February, 10am-11am Palaeography workshop: how to read old documents
Doncaster Archives, King Edward Road, Balby
A
hands-on workshop with Dr Charles Kelham, who provides an introduction
to the handwriting used in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century documents.
From http://www.cba-yorkshire.org.uk/news/other-notices/doncasterheritagefestival2013
