Civil Society- Boynton Hall
In celebration of Yorkshire Day, on the 1st August the Civic Society ventured on another one of our civil outings. This time we visited the Grade I listed Boynton Hall, near Bridlington, and had a very successful event with 19 people attending. We were also joined by some of the Bridlington Augustinians, (Thankyou to Augustinian […]
Civil Society- Burton Agnes Norman Manor House
On the 30th June (amidst a heat wave!) the civil society were treated to a visit to the norman manor house at Burton Agnes facilitated by local expert Richard Myerscough Thank you to Richard for this wonderful day out to a special part of East Riding's heritage! Richard has kindly provided us with a summary […]
Civil Society- East Riding Archives
May was busy for civil outings as we visited the East Riding Archives and Local Studies service not only once, but twice, at the newly-revamped Champney Treasure House in Beverley. The East Riding Archives are the county record office and care for nearly 1000 years of our recorded East Riding history, from medieval manuscripts to […]
Civil Society- Georgian Hull
On 9th April 2025 the Bridlington and District Civic Society enjoyed a fascinating civil outing to Hull's Georgian suburbs hosted by expert tour guide Paul Schofield. The Society thanks Paul for an insightful tour, showing us Hull's Georgian wonders such as dressmaker Madame Clapham's former salon and the Hull and East Riding School of Medicine […]
Civil Society- Elmswell Old Hall
Elmswell Hall opens to the general public for one day only in the year. Tuesday April 1st 2025 10.30am – 3.30pm. No charge We feel that this controlled ruin is of historic importance and should not be ignored and forgotten. It is to be hoped that as many people can get to know about this […]
Civil Meeting- March 2025
On Wednesday 19th March 2025, BDCS Members were treated to a buffet lunch at The Bosville Arms, Rudston, and a talk by Derek Megginson on Cathedral Architecture. Derek has cycled to all 42 cathedrals and shared his insights and expertise with us, giving us a fascinating talk accompanied by a slide presentation.