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Heritage Open Days 10-14 September 2008

•  The TURKISH BATHS (Parliament Street, Harrogate) on a booked tour at 10am and 11am on Wednesday 10^{th September.
  Gain a glimpse of what a visit entailed back in the late 1800s, and view the recent restoration work which will reveal the Baths' original beauty. Book on 01423 556188 or} museums@harrogate.gov.uk
  
• ^{The HARROGATE CLUB (Victoria Avenue, Harrogate) on Thursday 11th September at 10.30am for a guided tour by Malcolm Neesam.
  Visit this fine Victorian building where the Gentlemen's Club was founded in 1875. One of the early members was Sir Titus Salt. Refreshments will be available.}
  
• ^{The ROYAL HALL (Ripon Road, Harrogate) on Thursday 11th September between 11am and 4pm.  Restored to its original magnificence, see the amazing restoration work of this stunning Edwardian theatre, designed by Frank Matcham.}
  
•  ^{GROVE HOUSE (Skipton Road, Harrogate) on Thursday 11th until Sunday 14th September, each day from 10.30am until 4pm.  Visit this historic Grade II listed building set in 7 acres of gardens. The museum displays artefacts all about the Order of the Buffaloes dating from the mid-19th century onwards.}
  
• ^{STONEFALL CEMETERY (Wetherby Road, Harrogate) on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th September from 9am until 4pm.
  Visit this 30 acre site featuring the crematorium, Hebrew cemetery and adjoining war grave commission area where 1,000 Canadian airmen are buried.}
  
•  ^{CHRIST CHURCH (Church Square, Harrogate) on Thursday 11th until Saturday 13th September from 9am until 4pm and Sunday 14th September from 2pm until 4pm.
  Located on the Stray with its own walled churchyard, this is the town's oldest church (1831). Notable interior galleries and crypt and reredos by Sir Ninian Cooper; transept and chancel added 1862.}
  
• ^{The COUNCIL CHAMBERS (Crescent Gardens, Harrogate) on Thursday 11th September between 10am and 1pm and Friday 12th September between 2pm and 4pm.
  This is where all those important decisions within the district are made. Discover the Chamber's history.}
  
• ^{ST PETER'S CHURCH (Cambridge Street, Harrogate) on Thursday 11th until Saturday 13th September from 8am until 5pm and Sunday 14th September from 12pm until 6pm.
  The main body of this church dates from 1870 with its prominent bell tower added in 1926. Notable painted glass and stone roundels of faces.}
  
• ^{ROYAL PUMP ROOM MUSEUM (Crown Place, Harrogate) on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th September from 10am until 5pm. Book a tour to visit the sulphur well on Friday 12th only at 10.30am, 11.30am and 2.30pm. Book on 01423 556188 or museums@harrogate.gov.uk Visit the museum for FREE to discover Harrogate's fascinating spa history.
  Step back in time in our Ancient Egyptian exhibitions area where you can see treasures such as a mummy mask, amulets and shabtis.}
  
• ^{HARROGATE SYNAGOGUE (St Mary's Walk, Harrogate) on Friday 12th September between 10.30am and 2pm.
  Harrogate's Hebrew congregation was formed in 1918 and has worshipped here ever since. A rare chance to see inside.}
  
•  ^{KNARESBOROUGH CASTLE AND COURTHOUSE MUSEUM (Castle Yard, Knaresborough) on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September from 10.30am until 5pm.
  Take this chance to explore the King's Tower, dark dungeon and secret underground tunnel, the Tudor Courtroom and discover Knaresborough's history FREE OF CHARGE.}
  
• ^{ST WILFRID'S CHURCH (Duchy Road, Harrogate) on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th September from 8am until 4pm and Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September from 8am until 6pm.
  Built in the early 20th century and considered to be the best work of architect Temple Moore. See stained glass and a figure brass in the chancel floor depicting the first priest.}
  
• ^{The WESLEY CHAPEL (Oxford Street, Harrogate) on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th September from 9.30am until 12.30pm.
  Grade II listed building dating from 1862. Built by Lockwood and Mawson in the traditional meeting house style with unusual curved gallery and superb woodwork. Refreshments available at nominal charge.}