OUT AND ABOUT
IS COMING !
23rd June from 8pm.
Along with an arena arts space with live music and performances, the Newcomen Engine and heritage steam trains will also be running to celebrate not just what happened underground, but also the associated industries that helped the mines flourish.
Akin to the days when the Earl Fitzwilliam’s ironworks were continuously alive with the buzz and drum of iron casting, there will be an almighty glow over the village as the Man Engine comes to life in a big crescendo at 10pm where the once-famous furnaces roared into action. An event not to miss, the late-night experience is one for all the family to make memories at – a treat for little ones to stay up well past their bedtimes.
After getting his bearings of the area, the Man Engine will then make his way up to Wentworth Woodhouse aboard a lorry where Sunday’s event sees the Afternooner kick off in 1940s style.
Greeted by the Earl Fitzwilliam, the Man Engine will then be hoisted up from crouching position to unveil his full glory against the
backdrop of the historic house.
Inspired by the former mining galas once hosted by the Earl, the afternoon shindig takes place on the front lawn which makes the perfect spot for a family picnic while dressed in vintage attire.
A big community event with a festival feel, there will be vintage games such as skittles with live music, dancing and street performers.
Wentworth and Elsecar have been selected as one of England’s 16 Great Places by Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and Historic England. The Man Engine is the perfect platform to launch Great Place Wentworth and Elsecar which looks to dig deep into the core of communities, bringing heritage to the heart of local happenings through various creative arts projects.
A partnership between
Rotherham and Barnsley Councils plus Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, Great Place hopes to animate the area and encourage an interest in local history to recognise the heritage significance of the two villages.
ELSECAR
Saturday 23 June The afterdarker - Elsecar Heritage Gates open at 8.00pm
Man Engine performance at 10.15pm WENTWORTH Sunday 24 June
The vintage afternooner Wentworth Woodhouse Gates open at 12.00pm
Man Engine performance at 2.45pm TICKETS
£5 Adults and Children (Children under 3 years free)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL- PLEASE SEE:
www.elsecar-heritage.com
Brought to Yorkshire by Great Place Wentworth and Elsecar
Phot
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