Name: Nature’s Holme – Heritage Presentation: ‘The History of Water Management in the Holme Valley'
Start: 2024-09-22T13:30:00+00:00
Location: The Civic, Holmfirth

$Nature\u2019s Holme \u2013 Heritage Presentation: \u2018The History of Water Management in the Holme Valley'$

This presentation given by CFA Archaeology, examines the development of riverside industry, along with associated historic water management practices, within the Holme Valley. The presentation draws on research undertaken as part of the Nature’s Holme Landscape Recovery Project, focusing upon the heritage importance of ten weirs and the mills with which they were associated.
In particular, the presentation will consider the ways in which the River Holme was harnessed and manipulated in order to power the developing textile industry. Emphasis will be placed upon the interaction between the riverine landscape and the products and processes of this industry, with evidence drawn from historic maps, documentary sources, and archaeological investigation. Ultimately, the presentation will attempt to highlight the differing, and at times competing, understandings of the River Holme as an economic, environmental, and cultural asset.
How to book:
Places are free for this event, but booking is essential. Please visit this Eventbrite link to book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heritage-presentation-the-history-of-water-management-in-the-holme-valley-tickets-896431810677?aff=oddtdtcreator
Venue:
The Civic (Lesser Hall), Holmfirth