Monthly Archives: August 2017

John Craven Opens Visitor Centre: 9 August 2017

Posted on August 26, 2017 by castletonhistorical

A crowd of invited guests & visitors heard John Craven talk about his love of the Peak District when he was the special guest at the opening of the newly refurbished Visitor Centre. Castleton Museum, which is housed in the … Continue reading →

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A New Era for the Museum

Posted on August 22, 2017 by castletonhistorical

After the months of debating, planning & brainstorming  ….       ….  the museum re-opens with a brand new look. Redesigned display cases, a wall size screen for digital presentations and a new layout for special exhibitions of topical … Continue reading →

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Beauchief Abbey tour July 2017

Posted on August 9, 2017 by castletonhistorical

About 20 members met up at Beauchief Abbey on Thursday 27th July for a historic and archaeological tour by Colin Merrony from Sheffield University. What had been a wet and gloomy day turned into a splendid evening with lovely light … Continue reading →

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