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. The valley of Eller Beck in Skipton Woods was the focus for the industrialization of the town during the late eighteenth century. The talk examines the uses of water power, the extraction and transport of limestone, the way in which these activities shaped the woodland landscape, and their legacy for the modern tourist economy.
Abstract. Skansen is on a 75acre site in central Stockholm. It shows life through the ages from all over Sweden. It is open throughout the year. There are over 150 buildings from the 16th century to the 20th century. The buildings are all in their original condition and have been moved to Skansen from all
In most but not all years since 2002 Richard Hargreaves has been trekking, on foot or mountain bike, in the Prokletije/Bjeshkët e Nemuna mountain range which straddles northern Albania, southern Montenegro and western Kosovo/a. It is a unique, spectacular landscape, relatively unspoilt by European standards. In this talk, using slides from many years of travel
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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