Ropewalk, Barton-upon-Humber facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Ropewalk |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Location | Maltkiln Road, Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom |
| OS grid reference | TA 02914 22945 |
| Built | 1767 |
| Built for | Hall's Barton Ropery |
| Rebuilt | 1921 |
|
Listed Building – Grade II
|
|
| Designated | 17 September 1976 |
| Reference no. | 1346819 |
| Lua error in Module:Location_map at line 420: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
The Ropewalk, originally known as Halls' Barton Ropery, is a very old building in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire. It was first built in 1767. A "ropewalk" is a long, narrow building where ropes were made by hand. Today, this historic building is a Grade II Listed building, which means it's important and protected. It now serves as a lively center for arts and culture in the region.
The Ropewalk's History
The Ropewalk was built in 1767 by William Hall. The northern part of the building, now called Ropery Hall, was rebuilt in 1921. This factory kept making ropes for a very long time. It was even busy during big historical events like the two World Wars and a tough economic period known as the Great Depression.
Later, in 1986, a company called Bridport-Gundry Ltd took over the ropery. Then, in the summer of 1989, British Ropes took charge. However, the ropery finally closed its doors on December 18, 1989.
The Ropewalk Today: An Arts Center
Today, Ropery Hall is a busy place for the community. It hosts live music shows, theatre performances, and even movie screenings. Other parts of The Ropewalk offer many creative activities. These include:
- A workshop for printmaking
- Studios where artists can create their work
- Rooms for meetings and events
- A department for framing pictures
The main art galleries at The Ropewalk always have new and exciting exhibitions. There is also the Ropewalk Museum inside the facility. This museum teaches visitors all about the history of the factory and the people who worked there.
