Calverley: Crafting Cultures – Reimagining the Calverleys

Uncover the mysteries behind the tragic events of 1605 at Calverley Old Hall!

Over the last few months a team of artists have been working with local people to creatively retell the story of the Walter Calverley murders. You are invited to see the result of these artistic interventions, which delve into the background Walter’s family and examine the story with a modern eye.

The project began with a series of workshops that invited local groups to uncover the mysteries behind the tragic events of 1605. These “Whydunnit Workshops” welcomed over a hundred people to Calverley Old Hall and participants created artwork to sum up their thoughts. People were invited to uncover some of the motivations behind Walter Calverley’s behaviour. Some of these drawings and poems will be on show at this event. 

Admission is free, and leaflets on the building’s history and children’s activity sheets will be available on site. Whilst booking is not essential, we would ask that you register for the event via Eventbrite so that we can provide you with updates regarding the event.