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A North Yorkshire regimental museum will open its doors for an evening exploring the remarkable 900-year history of the historic buidling housing it.
The Green Howards Museum, in Richmond’s listed Trinity Church, will host the event on October 30 at 6pm, with professional storyteller Rhoda Fraser.
Rhoda, known for her Richmond ghost walks, will explore Trinity Church’s history and its many uses since it was built in the mid-12th century.
A spokesperson for the museum said: "Visitors will be astounded by the Church’s 900 years of history.
"Dating from Norman times, Trinity Church has had a plethora of functions, from court room to cafe, all with its own amazing story to tell."
Built as a place of worship for soldiers in Richmond Castle’s original bailey, the church has been restored many times over the centuries.
Little of the original Norman structure remains, but most of the church’s current features date from the 14th and 15th centuries.
The church became home to the Green Howards Museum in 1973, which tells the regiment’s story from its formation in 1688 to its amalgamation into the Yorkshire Regiment in 2006.
One of its treasures is the Eclipse Box of 2090, a time capsule sealed in February 2002 in a niche in Trinity Church tower.
It contains printed material about Richmond from 2002 and a plaque asking for it to remain sealed until September 23, 2090.
The museum spokesperson said: "If you would like to learn more about the building’s history, come along to Rhoda’s talk on 30th October at 6:00pm.
"Your ticket includes a wine platter (a white, a red, and a port), cheese platter, and museum entry.
"The evening is not to be missed so booking ahead is recommended.
"To reserve your place either book online through the link on The Green Howards Museum website or come to the museum to book a ticket."
Tickets cost £27.50 each.