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SUMMARY:2025 Yorkshire Heritage Summit
DESCRIPTION:Yorkshire’s 4th Heritage Summit – Skipton Town Hall\nFollowing the success of last year’s Heritage Summit at Hull Minster, the 2025 event heads to Skipton.\nAbout the Yorkshire Heritage SummitThe Yorkshire Heritage Summit has become a landmark annual event, uniting organisations and individuals dedicated to preserving Yorkshire’s heritage. It offers a platform to engage the public, network, and showcase the incredible work – often undertaken by volunteers and charities – that maintains Yorkshire’s unique culture.\nAttendees can enjoy exhibitions, presentations, performances, and the chance to explore the heritage efforts that keep Yorkshire’s character alive.\nVenue: Skipton Town HallThis year’s summit takes place in the impressive Skipton Town Hall, a venue that underwent a £4.7 million restoration between 2019-2021, funded by Craven District Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Historic England. The project transformed the space, reinterpreted Craven Museum collections, and enhanced the town’s cultural offering.\nThe Summit at a Glance\n\n\nExhibition – Free EntryDiscover up to 40 organisations dedicated to Yorkshire’s history and heritage. Meet experts, learn about their work, and enjoy a wide range of exhibits. Simply walk in – no tickets required!\n\n\nSymposium – Tickets £7.50 (plus booking fee)Join a thought-provoking symposium themed “A Sense of Place,” featuring expert talks, discussions, and Q&A sessions.\n\n\nSymposium Programme:\n\n\n1:00pm: Welcome – Defining Cultural Heritage (Colin Speakman)\n\n\n1:15pm: Skipton’s Historic Journey (Steve Wilton)\n\n\n1:45pm: National Parks and Yorkshire Identity (David Butterworth)\n\n\n2:15pm: Engaging Younger Audiences in Heritage\n\n\n2:50pm: Summary and Closing Remarks\n\n\nTickets are available via Eventbrite.\n\n\nFree Guided WalksExplore Skipton’s rich history with guided walks arranged by Skipton Civic Society.\n\n\n\n\n13 May, 10:30am: Skipton High Street and Pub Trade – Claire Nash\n\n\n13 May, 11:45am: Skipton’s Green Spaces – Sheila Clark & Myfanwy Trueman\n\n\n13 May & 14 May, 2:00pm: Historic Buildings & Canalside Walk – Sue Wrathmell\n\n\nTo book your place, contact Sue Wrathmell at spwrathmell@gmail.com.\nRelive the 2024 SummitTake a look back at the highlights from last year’s event at Hull Minster through photos and video footage.\nFurther InformationIf you’d like to exhibit or attend, please email us at: heritage@theyorkshiresociety.org.\n
URL:https://www.welcometoskipton.com/events/2025-yorkshire-heritage-summit/
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