Historical Ripon at Ripon Library

Ripon's long history dates from the 7th Century, join us at Ripon Library to uncover the history on your doorstep. Pop along to our local history fair and meet representatives from Ripon Civic Society, Ripon Together, Ripon History & Archaeology Tribe (RHATs), Ripon Military Heritage Trust, and Ripon Museums. As well as taking a look at hidden gems from the library's local history collection you can discover more at our talks. At 10.30am a panel of local historians will cover Secret Ripon, the creation of the Ripon Historical Map and Atlas, as well as Ripon's military history. At 1.30pm you can discover .'The Truth about St Wilfrid; the real Reason he claimed Ripon and Hexham as his own'. In this illustrated talk Andy Bates will use place name evidence, literary sources, history, archaeology and Anglo Saxon artefacts to demonstrate why it really was that Wilfrid built his churches at Ripon and at Hexham, and the reason is probably not what you think.
Please contact the library to book a place for the talks - seats are limited.

Timings & Tours

Monday 15 September:

1030-1600

Location & directions

Library, Moss's Arcade, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1AG

Directions:

Ripon Library is located next door to Ripon bus station

Contact on day:

Ripon Library

Telephone number:

+441609536623

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book a place for our talks

Booking contact name:

Ripon Library

Booking telephone number:

+441609536623

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Sep 2025 10:00 AM

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