'Pocklington's connection with the sea' - An evening of three short talks

Although located 24 miles from Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Pocklington has many known historical connections with the sea. Pocklington and District Local History Group are to investigate this topic and present results of the research on this evening.

There are three presentations:-

1. The ‘Pocklington Steamship Company’ set up by Victorian grocer Charles Steels - Andrew Sefton
2. The connection of the town to H.M.S. Volage which was adopted by the town in WW2 and was sent parcels by the residents during the war - Chris Bond
3. Historical nautical people from Pocklington and district - Phil Gilbank

Pictured here is Andrew Sefton, Archivist with the history group and who will lead a team of history group members to research Pocklington's nautical past. He is stood outside a building with two shops in Market Place, which was built by Pocklington entrepreneur Charles Steels. If you look above the upper window arches is his initials C & S and the date 1887 in the middle. Charles went on to found the Pocklington Steamship Company and the group wish to find out more about the town's connection with the sea. This project is being kindly sponsored by Hull Maritime.

Their website is https://maritimehull.co.uk/

Footsteps of the Parisi

Part of the East Riding walking festival in September 2024.

The Parisi were the Celtic tribe that lived in East Yorkshire in the Iron Age, and the Pocklington district is full of their settlement and burial locations, artefacts, routeways and landscape features. The 7.5-mile walk with a heritage commentary, takes in spectacular Wolds views and scenery, and includes a couple of moderate hill climbs. The route goes from Pocklington over Chapel Hill and past two remarkable chariot sites. It then heads up to Givendale and its hillfort, and along the valley to Millington. The walk is scheduled to end at Millington, and walkers can return to Pocklington on the 16.53 Wolds Explorer bus service; though walking back to Pocklington is an additional 3-mile alternative.

Start Time: 11:45am
Distance: 7.5 miles
Meeting Point: Burnby Hall, 33 The Balk,
Pocklington. YO42 2QF
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Booking Essential: Yes

Cost: Walk is Free though donations to Pocklington District Heritage Trust’s museum project will be welcome.
Contact: Beverley Tourist Information Centre,
within the Customer Service Centre, Cross
Street, Beverley. HU17 9AX Tel: (01482) 391672
E: beverley.tic@eastriding.gov.uk
Additional Information: Please wear sensible shoes for walking. Bring plenty to drink and a packed lunch

From 11.30 to 6pm is an exhibition of Millington cum Givendale's ancient history.

Members of the Pocklington District Heritage Trust will be on hand to answer questions about plans for a new museum in Pocklington for the district.

Admission is free and all are welcome.