Thanks to a further generous award by the Arts & Humanities Research
\nCouncil, under its Connected Communities Programme, to the
\nDepartment of History at The University of Nottingham, the University
\nand Newark Heritage Barge are pleased to present a Waterways
\nHeritage Day on Saturday 27 June 2015. This will showcase some of the
\nhistorical research and practical conservation currently in progress on
\nthe rivers and canals of the East Midlands.
\nThe day school forms part of the AHRC\u2019s Connected Communities
\nFestival, a national programme of events intended to strengthen links
\nbetween universities and local communities.
\nAfter a series of talks in the morning, there will be a guided walk along
\nthe river in the afternoon. This will mark the launch of Newark Heritage
\nBarge\u2019s new \u2018Trail\u2019, intended to bring out for both local people and
\nvisitors the rich waterside heritage of the town.
\nAlongside the talks and the walk, all the waterways heritage
\norganisations in the East Midlands and neighbouring regions are being
\ninvited to bring along displays of their work and publications to sell, so
\nthere will be an opportunity to see what is going on over a large area of
\neastern England.
\nAnyone interested in waterways history, or the local history of Trentside
\nor canalside communities, is very welcome to come to this event, which
\nwill be held at Staythorpe Electricity Sports & Social Club, King\u2019s Road,
\nNewark NG24 1EW. The club is in the centre of Newark, within walking
\ndistance of the bus station, both railway stations, and the main carparks.
\nThere is limited waiting outside the club to unload display
\nmaterial, but not longer-term parking.
\nThere is no charge for the day school, but we do need to know how
\nmany people are coming. Please see over for details of how to enrol.<\/p>\n
All enquiries to: Philip Riden (email philip.riden@nottingham.ac.uk; or
\ntelephone (evenings) 01246 554026.<\/p>\n
It is important to register as soon as possible and further details on the event plus the registration form are available by following the link below, please click on the link and then click again to download the forms.<\/p>\n
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