The Augustinian Society has been exploring local history for over 100 years. In August, members concluded their centenary celebrations with an afternoon tea in the Orangery at Sewerby Park.

The Prior Bro John Walker welcomed everyone and gave an entertaining short illustrated talk on the history of the society, including its early ventures into practical archaeology and even historical theatrical performances. Bro John was the ideal person to give this talk as he joined the Augustinians as a teenager and is now in his 80th year.

As well as good food and good company, the afternoon included the cutting of a celebration cake and a display of photographs of Augustinian members and events over the years.

The Augustinians’ centenary celebrations began in 2019 at the Spotlight Theatre with a public presentation about the historically themed 1919 Peace Pageant. It was the interest in local history generated by the pageant that led to the formation of the Bridlington Augustinian Society in 2020.

Although the covid pandemic caused a two year interruption to the centenary celebrations, normal meetings are in full swing again. The members are looking forward to the next season of talks which start on 3rd October.

The Prior Bro John Walker cuts the cake.

Members outside the Orangery