No meeting this January thanks to Covid

 

There will be no meeting this Thursday, too close to Christmas and other commitments.

Cowling - History of Easingwold & Forest of Galtres

We have a copy (thanks to David Warton-Street). If you want to borrow contact Richard at history@easingwold-u3a.org.uk .  See below for details of the book including index and a map of the Forrest of Galtres

Joseph Mountain from Uppleby 1833-1893 & the Victoria Gardens, Totley, Sheffield

 

Joseph Mountain, from Easingwold  was assuredly one of the great pioneers in the development of a greater Sheffield, possibly not so much with the end in view so much as for his personal well-being

Next meeting Springhill Court, 2pm, Thursday 18th. November "The Easingwold Spring" continued

 Hopefully we will be able to return to Springhill Court in 2 weeks (depending on the covid status there) but will contact you if there is a problems. 

1. We will continue discussing Issue 3 & 4 of the Easingwold Spring

Issue 4

Issue 5

2. Also want to consider a major project to celebrate our u3a 20th anniversary next year. 

One suggestion is to create an Easingwold u3a History & Heritage Trail map & leaflet and I would be interested to know what you think. 

Next group meeting Springhill Court, 2pm, Thursday 21st October "The Easingwold Spring"

We pay homage to a previous Easingwold u3a group "The Living History Group" who back in 2005 went out and spoke to older members of the community about their life, family and memories.

The late Keith Wright edited , published & printed 11 magazines between 2005 & 2008 based on this and other contributions, "The Easingwold Spring - A miscellany of the recent history of our town and people"

Archives  from the library were scanned and posted by Frank on the Easingwold History Facebook Group  generation a lot of interest and discussion.

We now have the opportunity to look back, read and share this great collection.

Have a look at the first 3 issues and share anything you found interesting for discussion on Thursday.  I will have additional copies for the meeting.

We will be meeting at Springhill Court, so please take precautions to reduce the risk of spreading Covid.

There will be a small charge £1 to cover room hire & refreshments.

Issue 1 March 2005

Issue 2 July 2005

Issue 3 October 2005

History & Heritage Group, next meeting Thursday 16th. September at 2pm

 "Exploring Family History" with Margo Bain,  at Springhill Court

I am expecting approx 10  and there will be a small fee of £2 to cover the room hire and tea/coffee.

If possible please let me know if attending if you have not already done so.

Feel free to bring any examples of your own family history research

u3a History Group - "Snickleways of York" Thursday 5th August 2021

 

Visit to York

Chris & Ian Peel have offered to  lead/guide the "Snickleways of York" 

People can either make their own way to York or meet up at the Market Square/George Hotel  and catch the 11.30pm bus (arriving York Station Avenue 12.00pm). 

We will then meet up at Bootham Bar approx. 12.00 for first part and have a picnic in Deans Park by the Minster. Bring your own food & drink. (depends on bus arrival time)

We can also meet up with anyone arriving later outside The Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens at 1pm.  

We should finish approx. 2.30pm. 

Please sign up the attendance sheet by following the link below

Attendance Sheet -u3a History Group -  "Snickleways of York"  Thursday 5th August 2021 

or ring Richard 075 0087 8998 if unable to complete

Richard

history@easingwold-u3a.org.uk

075 0087 8998

"RICHARD III: COMING HOME"

The Yorkshire Museum have a "RICHARD III: COMING HOME" exhibition this summer and 

The Yorkshire Museum Visitor Information

u3a meeting Thursday 17-06-21 2pm #visit to Byland Abbey

Byland Abbey is the perfect place for our first u3a History & Heritage Group visit. We will be able to meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors.  

Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout the North. A truly outstanding example of early gothic architecture, it inspired the design of the famous York Minster rose window.

We will meet up 2pm outside the Abbey Inn & Tea Rooms. Then explore the layout of the precinct and take a short walk to Wass and the mill pond. 

If feeling energetic you might want to follow Frank Johnston-Banks latest scenic walk, Route 23 to Mount Snever Observatory & Oldstead. Otherwise we could finish up at the Tea Room.