We will be out and about in the next couple of weeks #puttingosgodbyonthemap. We are doing a couple of presentations on the “Virtual Tour of the Old Township of Osgodby” Follow the Osgodby Village Heritage Trail from the comfort of
A cracker of an evening
We had a cracker of an evening at the monthly meeting on 14 November! Our guest speaker was Eric Jackson, Local and Family Historian, who came to speak about “The Gunpowder Plot”. We heard about the history of religion in
November Meeting – “THE GUNPOWDER PLOT”
Did you know Osgodby has connections with the Gunpowder Plot? We are pleased to welcome Eric Jackson, Local and Family Historian, to our November meeting who will be delving into the history of the Gunpowder Plot. Who were the conspirators?
10 October 2023 – Monthly Meeting
We are looking forward to welcoming Janet Patrick to our meeting to hear all about the Anglo Saxon Skipwith Parish Church. Doors will be open at 7 15 pm for the meeting to start at 7 30 pm. We look
12 September 2023 – Monthly Meeting
OSGODBY DIG At our meeting on 12 September come along and hear about the “Osgodby Dig” The Osgodby Dig was a real community affair with local residents getting involved in geophysics (Autumn 2021) and digging the four main trenches, or
Torches at the ready for a look back to medieval times
On 8 August, 18 members/visitors enjoyed our summer outing with a visit to Abbot’s Staith in Selby to hear about the history of the building. Everyone was surprised by the extent of the building and how the “Madhouse” (known locally),
Visit to Abbot’s Staith – 8 August 2023
Our next “meeting” on 8 August 2023 is a private tour of the Abbot’s Staith. in Selby. The visit is open to both members and non-members. If you would like to come along, please email osgodbyheritage@gmail.com to book your place.
Summer Social – 11 July 2023
Well, another year has flown by. Last year we held a Summer Social at Osgodby Hall, thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who said “let’s do this again” – so we are (although a change of venue)!!!! The menu is done, and
Next Meeting – 13 June 2023
We are delighted to have Paula Ware, Director of MAP Archaeology Practice as our guest speaker. She will be sharing information about the Barlby Dig undertaken prior to the development of Barley Fields housing estate. All welcome.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – VENUE CHANGE
As from June 2023, we are changing venue to the Barlby & Osgodby Methodist Church Hall (rear hall). We hope this improves the comfort of our visitors. We hope you will continue to join us on the second Tuesday of