History in the Yorkshire Dales National Park will be brought to life during a special event in Grassington next weekend.

Items on the agenda include the investigation. restoration and re-use of the early 20th century hydroelectric power station at Linton and the story of the early development of monastic occupation at Kilnsey.

"The day school is a good opportunity to learn more about the fantastic history and landscape of the Yorkshire Dales and the work of individuals and groups in helping to survey, excavate and conserve it,” said Robert White, the authority's senior historic environment officer.

Entitled Archaeology and the Historic Environment in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the day school has been running for 11 years and usually attracts an audience ranging from university students and lecturers to local history societies and interested individuals.

It will be held at Grassington Town Hall next Saturday, April 21, from 10am to 4.30pm, and will include displays of recent work by local societies and a number of bookstalls.

The cost is £15 (£12.50 for full-time students and full Yorkshire Archaeological Society members).

For details and a booking form, visit yorkshiredales.org.uk/archaeologydayschool, e-mail herinfo@yorkshiredales.org.uk or call (01969) 652353.