For its first summer visit of 2019, Hedon and District Local History Society heads to North Holderness, with a guided tour of St Michael's Church, East Garton and chance to explore the gardens and park of nearby Grimston Garth.
Both church and house are Grade 1 listed: the cobblestone St Michael's dates back to the 13th century, while Grimston Garth is a delightful Gothick house designed to an unusual triangular plan by John Carr and built in 1781-6 as a summer residence for Thomas Grimston of Kilnwick-on-the-Wolds.
The park was developed in 1782 with advice from Thomas White (designer of the park at Houghton Hall) and remains largely unaltered, with perimeter woodland providing shelter from the wind and isolated clumps of trees dotted through the landscape. On its western edge is a large Gothick castellated gatehouse, built in 1812 and possibly designed by Hull sculptor and architect John Earle, whose firm was involved in its construction.
Meet: Grimston Garth, 6.15pm for 6.30pm (parking available). Refreshments: cold drinks will be served. Cost: £5 (to church funds). Note: this meeting was cancelled due to adverse weather.
New members always welcome!
Join at any meeting or visit: £15 a year / £5 a meeting
More information: hedon.history@gmail.com
Meet: Grimston Garth, 6.15pm for 6.30pm (parking available). Refreshments: cold drinks will be served. Cost: £5 (to church funds). Note: this meeting was cancelled due to adverse weather.
New members always welcome!
Join at any meeting or visit: £15 a year / £5 a meeting
More information: hedon.history@gmail.com