A lecture Presented by Roger Butler, in association with The Arts Society, Halifax – Square Chapel Tuesday 9th May
The Hidden World of Canal History and Heritage: Roger Butler – Presented by The Arts Society, Halifax
This lecture provides a colourful introduction to the secret world of our 2000-mile inland waterway network and looks at all aspects of their exceptional artistic, architectural and engineering vernacular. Features range from sweeping aqueducts to tiny bollards; from colourful historic narrowboats to ‘Roses and Castles’ artwork; from grand World Heritage Sites to quirky listed buildings. Roger will also include the Salterhebble canal in his talk.
Doors – 12:30
Start – 13:00
Finish – 14:15 approx.