Arrangements have been agreed to visit Stonyhurst College in the morning followed by a buffet lunch at The Aspinall Arms and then an afternoon visit to Clitheroe Castle.

At Stonyhurst College Museum there are 2 new exhibitions , “Hot Holy Ladies”  (a story of the unsung work of a variety of fascinating 17th century English  Catholic women who ensured the rescue of numerous medieval objects and manuscripts targeted for destruction during the Reformation times) and “A Rich and Rare Memorial”  showcases a sumptuous cloth of gold commissioned by King Henry V11 in 1495 for use in Westminster  Abbey

We will then depart to The Aspinall Arms for a “buffet sandwich lunch with chips and salad plus tea/coffee”

After lunch we will visit Clitheroe Castle where we will have a guided tour of the external areas of the Castle and Keep together with a self guided tour of the Museum

The cost is £35 which includes return coach travel from Maghull Square  , all costs at  College and Castle , lunch  (see George or John at the AFF desk or text George on 07826 048379 to book a place Nb. This is a  FRIDAY trip

Do not miss the above trip

Cliffords Tower is a clover shaped motte and bailey fortification  built by William the Conqueror in 1068 as a base for controlling the North of England

A recent £5 million project has been completed providing new internal walkways up to a new roof deck giving a 360 degrees view of the whole of York including the Minster

English Heritage members gain free access

Jorvik Viking Museum is a museum and visitor attraction containing lifelike mannequins and life size dioramas depicting Viking life in the city. Visitors are taken through the dioramas in small carriages equipped with speakers.

Please see George or John at  the Architecture for Fun desk or text George on 07826 048379

Members to note that English Heritage members do not need to pay for entrance to Cliffords Tower. The cost for English Heritage members will therefore be £31.50

Any member who has booked will have the £6.50 cost of entry refunded. Please text George on 07826 048379 if you are an English Heritage member

Text George on 07826 048379 if a member wishes to join the tour or see Geo5rge or John at the Architecture for Fun desk

Members to note that the coach will leave Maghull Square at 7;45 am prompt , please arrive in time to board the coach prior to 7:40am

Itinerary

Coach leaves Maghull Square at 7;45 am prompt , arrives at Ripon Workhouse Museum at 10.30am

Maybe time for tea/coffee until 11.00am (See note below re tea/coffee and scones)

Tour starts at 11.00am and will last approx. until 12.30pm.

Lunch and relax time until 2.00pm (I have asked if the tea/coffee and homemade scone can be made available after our sandwich)

Reroute to Ripon Prison and Police Museum for start of tour at 2.30pm , tour takes up to 1 hour , leave Ripon 3.30pm

Arrive at Maghull Square at 6.00pm

All times are approximate

We will  visit the RIPON WORKHOUSE and PRISON/POLICE museums.

Trip is currently full.

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