The Yorkshire Association is preparing for what is expected to be the “best ever” Yorkshire Heritage Summit, held at the beautifully restored Skipton Town Hall on Tuesday, May 13th.
Now in its fourth year, the popular event brings together around 30 heritage organizations across the region, from East Yorkshire to the coast, for connections, conversations and celebrations of Yorkshire's rich natural and cultural heritage.
“We're looking forward to seeing you in the process of doing things,” said Phil Bell, CEO of the Yorkshire Association. “Given the interest and support that comes from far away from East Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Coast, the 2025 event could be the best Yorkshire Heritage Summit ever.”
The summit is designed as an informal forum, giving voluntary heritage groups the opportunity to fulfill, share ideas, and present works that maintain and promote Yorkshire history, large and small.
An important feature of the day is the complimentary public heritage exhibition at the City Hall concert hall, which runs from 10am to 4pm. The exhibition will be the center of the event, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the work of local groups and learn more about Yorkshire's rich and diverse past.
“This is all about sharing an awareness of all the great things we have to see and do in our great areas,” said Colin Speakman, heritage lead at the Yorkshire Association. “There are exhibits to enjoy, conversations, events to take part in diaries and support campaigns, and society is already overwhelmed by the warmth and familiarity of the welcome from the Craven people.”
In addition to the main exhibition, there will be a pre-ordered heritage symposium in the afternoon featuring speakers and panel discussions. Three expert-led walking tours offered in collaboration with the Skipton Civic Society allow participants to explore Skipton's history as a market town and industrial hub.
The day concludes with an unofficial night of traditional and modern Yorkshire folk music at Skipton's historic Black Horse Inn.
For more information, visit heorkshireciety.org to book a location for a symposium, guided walk or evening folk session.
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