Winifred Holtby, the writer of South Riding, was born and lived at Rudston House on Long Street.
In 2015, there are a number of events in the village to commemorate Winifred Holtby’s birth:
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11th and 12th April; | Travelling exhibition | Village Hall |
| May 17th | Walk where Winifred walked | Village Hall |
| May 28 | Her Yorkshire roots and family connections | Village Hall |
| 27th 28th June | Winifred Holtby birthday weekend | Rudston House and garden |
| 11th -14th September | Flower festival based on the life and works of Winifred Holby | All Saints Church |
| 19th September | Winifred Holtby Society visit to Rudston. Starts at Hull History Centre at 10:00. | Various |
A one page list with full details can be downloaded by clicking here.
A flyer about the Winifred Holtby Society event can be downloaded by clicking here.
Links
- Hull History Centre
- National Archives - National Archive register of sources for information on Winifred Holtby
- Wikipedia on Winifred Holtby - Wikipedia entry for Winifred Holtby
