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Slingsby All Saints Church: Ryedale networks and connections. What did the Victorians do for the Street Churches?

Slingsby All Saints, Slingsby, North Yorkshire, YO17 6TN

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

As part of Ryedale networks and connections, join us for a free afternoon tea, guided tour, family-friendly activities from the team at Slingsby All Saints church at the heart of Ryedale and learn about how heritage can be at the heart of church restoration projects.

Join us at Slingsby for the third in our series of mini talks and tours in The Street Benefice, Ryedale. Slingsby All Saints will offer a family-focused series of activities and events as well as an insight into how a better understanding of church history can inform not only understanding but also funding opportunities for church conservation.

Dr Dav Smith will continue to explore how we can analyse and research the archaeological approach to Victorian rebuilding by patrons like the Earls of Carlisle (Castle Howard) and architect Robert J Johnson (Newcastle). Professor Kate Giles (Centre for the Study of Christianity & Culture) will reflect on how this kind of research can inform and inspire major repair and restoration projects, and lead Tower Tours to see the splendour of Slingsby’s Harrison clock – and its Victorian and 20th century graffiti!

Family-focused activities will include more I-SPY church trails, but also an opportunity to discover the story of the Slingsby dragon, dress up as medieval knight, design your own coat of arms and make your own sword.

All of this will be accompanied by free afternoon tea, biscuits, cakes and craft stalls.

Saturday 14th September (but the church will be open all day, as it is every day)

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
Afternoon Tea: 1400. Tour: 1430-1500

Location & directions

Slingsby All Saints, Slingsby, North Yorkshire, YO17 6TN

Directions:
All our churches can be found in a straight line running along the B1257 - a Roman road known as the Street, connecting the Roman fort at Malton to an impressive villa at Hovingham. We start from 1000 at Amotherby church (YO17 6TN). From 1200 we'll be at Barton le Street village hall and St. Michael and All Angels church. From 1400 we'll be at Slingsby All Saints (YO62 4AD) and from 1530 at Hovingham All Saints. Parking is on local village streets around the churches.
Contact on day:
Kate Giles
Telephone number:
+447973826032

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Most of our churches can be accessed via a disabled or pushchair ramp, but if you have particular requirements, please contact the organiser Professor Kate Giles ([email protected]). • Adjacent disabled parking • Adjacent accessible toilets

Additional information

Refreshments and activities are free but donations are welcomed!

Max no of people per tour:
100
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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