TALKS
The Upper Wharfedale Field Society organise talks and lectures on a wide range of subjects by members and guest speakers.
Talks are normaly held at the Octagon Theatre: Devonshire Institute
Town Hall in Grassington. Please see our calendar for any forthcoming talks.
The Upper Wharfedale Field Society organise talks and lectures on a wide range of subjects by members and guest speakers.
Talks are normaly held at the Octagon Theatre: Devonshire Institute
Town Hall in Grassington. Please see our calendar for any forthcoming talks.
Forthcoming Talks
Here’s what is coming up soon.
Abstract. This talk looks at the evolution of civic architecture and in particular how these buildings came to symbolise the wealth and importance of towns and the civic pride of their citizens. Originally basic, functional buildings, they began, in the 18th Century, to be more imposing structures. This led to the great masterpieces of grand
Abstract: Grimwith Reservoir is situated on the River Dibb, a tributary of the River Wharfe, some four miles east of Grassington. The illustrated account describes its development from the construction of the first reservoir on the site in the mid-1800s, to provide compensation for water abstractions taken for supply from other areas of the River
PREVIOUS TALKS
Ornithology and Botany
Group Reports evening 28th January 2019 As in previous years the Botany and Ornithology groups combined their reports, this year
Some Future Talks
A list of future Talks February 11, John Flood, Bhutan: The Magical Kingdom. 25th February 2019 Prof. Rick Battarbee FRS
Final Winter Talks Programme 2019-20
The expected talks for the forthcoming season have been finalized
Ornithology and Botany
Group Reports evening 28th January 2019 As in previous years
Some Future Talks
A list of future Talks February 11, John Flood, Bhutan:
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