The Battle of Flamborough Head

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Portholme Church | Selby, EN

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When the American War of Independence came to the Yorkshire coast.
John Paul Jones was an American naval hero in the American War of Independence, famous for his battle with the Royal Navy off the East Coast of England on 23rd September 1779. But there is a debate as to who really won the battle! Judge for yourselves.
Our speakers will be John & Margaret Hicks-Clarke
Members £2
Non Members £5
Includes light refreshments

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