Exploration of the Church of Christ the Consoler at Newby Hall and Displays of Artefacts and Archaeology

Including exhibition by Ripon Community Archaeology Project

Saturday 31 July and  Sunday  1 August

From 10.00–16.00 at Newby Hall, near Ripon

An opportunity to explore this unique church and an exhibition of archaeological data of Ripon and surrounding parishes by Ripon Community Archaeology Project. …

An opportunity to explore this unique church and an exhibition of archaeological data of Ripon and surrounding parishes by Ripon Community Archaeology Project. Activities and displays will include artefacts and articles from the Newby Hall estate. A fun family quiz will help you explore this extravagantly decorated church of Christ the Consoler, cared for by The Churches Conservation Trust, which was built as a memorial to a son murdered by Brigands whilst travelling in Greece. Held in conjunction with the Ripon Community Archaeology Project who will provide a display of their studies of Ripon and surrounding parishes over the past eight years.

Further information on Ripon Community Archaeology Project  Click here

Further information on this event: Jean Banwell jbanwell@tcct.org.uk

Further information on Church Click here

Further information on Newby Hall Click here

Further information on British Festival of Archaeology Click here

STAR CARR DAY SCHOOL

Saturday 31 July 2010

At the Scarborough Collections – Wood End, Scarborough

11:0am to 4:00pm

Joint event with Scarborough Archaeological & Historical Society and Scarborough Museums Trust.

Part of the British Festival of Archaeology

Speakers:-

Nicky Milner ( University of York )

The history of discoveries at Star Carr

Barry Taylor ( University of Manchester

The prehistoric landscape of Star Carr

Ben Elliott ( University of York )

Antler working at Star Carr

Patrick Hadley (Enkyad Heritage Media

Visualising Star Carr

This event  is free but booking is essential as places are limited. Tel 01723 384511

or email learning@smtrust.uk.com