Hiding in plain sight
Mon 14 Sept · 14:00
Harrogate Library
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The festival brings the story of the humble milestone to Harrogate Library on 2026-09-14 at 13:00. The event is presented by The Milestone Society, a charity that seeks to conserve our wayside heritage of milestones. The event is free to attend.
The story of the
humble milestone
Hilary Jones is vice-chair of The Milestone Society a charity that seeks to conserve our wayside heritage of milestones, boundary markers and traditional fingerposts.
In this talk she will look at how we find our way around, now and in the past. Exploring the development of Turnpike Roads, she will explain their importance for milestones and look at the variety of designs across the country. You will discover how The Milestone Society charity helps protect our roadside heritage with local examples from the Harrogate area and across North Yorkshire featured.
There will be time from questions at the end. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate also available for £1.50
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Frequently asked questions
Hiding in plain sight takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 14:00.
Hiding in plain sight is held at Harrogate Library in Harrogate (Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 1EG).
Entry to Hiding in plain sight is free.
Tickets for Hiding in plain sight can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial Summary
The festival brings the story of the humble milestone to Harrogate Library on 2026-09-14 at 13:00. The event is presented by The Milestone Society, a charity that seeks to conserve our wayside heritage of milestones. The event is free to attend.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
The story of the
humble milestone
Hilary Jones is vice-chair of The Milestone Society a charity that seeks to conserve our wayside heritage of milestones, boundary markers and traditional fingerposts.
In this talk she will look at how we find our way around, now and in the past. Exploring the development of Turnpike Roads, she will explain their importance for milestones and look at the variety of designs across the country. You will discover how The Milestone Society charity helps protect our roadside heritage with local examples from the Harrogate area and across North Yorkshire featured.
There will be time from questions at the end. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate also available for £1.50
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Hiding in plain sight?
Hiding in plain sight takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Hiding in plain sight taking place?
Hiding in plain sight is held at Harrogate Library in Harrogate (Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 1EG).
How much are tickets for Hiding in plain sight?
Entry to Hiding in plain sight is free.
How do I get tickets for Hiding in plain sight?
Tickets for Hiding in plain sight can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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