Civic Society Guided Town Visit in Knaresborough July 2024
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PROGRAMME 2024
All Visits and Talks are available to Members and their Guests.
Some of our events are limited by number and therefore advanced booking is required. If you wish to attend any of these events*, please contact Angela Winterbottom: 01937 520626 mobile: 07954 994779 email: angela.winterbottom@hotmail.co.uk
Thursday 15 August
Summer Talk
“Buildings in the Great Sale of Wetherby” by Victor Hawkins
Followed by cake and cold drinks.
At the Council Chamber, Wetherby Council Offices
2.30p.m. Members £5 Non-members £7
Sunday 8 September
Guided Town Walk
A 90 minute guided tour of Wetherby Town Centre as part of the
National Heritage Open Days Programme.
Meet at Bandstand ready to start at 2pm. Free (No booking required).
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Tuesday 24 September
Sunnybank Mills, Farsley Visit (Advance Booking Required) *
A tour of the Archive and collection of the former textile mill.
Tour at 11a.m. Members £5 Non-members £7
Saturday & Sunday, 12 & 13 October
Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Great Sale of Wetherby
Read all about the 1824 Sale Here: GOING, GOING, GONE!
Exhibition of ‘Market Place Businesses Then & Now’ – Town Hall
Guided Tours of ‘Wetherby Then & Now’ – From the Market Place
Illustrated Talks on ‘The Great Sale of Wetherby’ –Town Hall
Unveiling Commemorative Plaque with Wetherby Silver Band – Market Place Thanksgiving Service – St James Church
DETAILED CELEBRATION PROGRAMME & TIMINGS HERE
Copies of the original auction catalogue will be available to purchase before and on the day
Keep up to date with any further details of the celebration here on the
WETHERBY 200 Facebook Page
