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Events at the Archives

Creative Writing Workshops

Inspiring Archives - National Year of Reading 2008 - With Poet Pat Borthwick

Join award-winning poet Pat Borthwick for an exploration of how archival material can shape and inform your writing.  A recent winner of the Templar Poetry Competition, Pat is a superb workshop facilitator skilled at getting your imagination into surprising writing places.

 

Beginners and experienced writers welcome, but a willingness to write during the session and support the work of others essential.

 

There is a charge of £7 per session. To book a place ring 01482 392706.

 

  • Wed 9 July at 1-4pm - Treasure House Education Room.

  • Sat 12 July at 10am-1pm - Treasure House Education Room.

  • Sat 19 July at 10am-1pm - Treasure House Education Room.

  • Wed 30 July at 10am-1pm - Treasure House Education Room.

 


 

Local History Book Fair 2008

Saturday 18 October                

Beverley Minster - 10am – 4.00pm. Admission is free.

 

Includes approximately 25 – 30 organisations, booksellers and publishers with an interest in all aspects of local history.

 


 

Family History Advice Sessions 2008

 

  • Saturday 24 May

  • Saturday 14 June

  • Saturday 5 July

  • Saturday 16 August

  • Saturday 4 October

 

Session time for all dates is 10am – 12 noon.

 

Please book an appointment at the reception desk in the Archives and Local Studies research room in the Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley or by calling 01482 392790.

 

Bring any relevant documentation with you on the day.