Join Us - Events
Unique Opportunity
Where you in the cast? Photos and memorabilia from Barton Musicals 1966 to 1985. Free admission and by exclusive appointment.
Ray Smithson Archive
Features in Ted Lewis' novel 'The Rabbit', the archive is a fascinating photographic resource of local and recent history.
Summer Walking Tours 2026
Our 2026 Programme of Guided Walks
Come and join us for one, or all, of our guided walks this year in
Barton-upon-Humber.
Dog friendly, fully guided tours tracing Ted's footsteps and influences.
Limited places available -
please book early !
Write What You Know and Know You Can Write
Creative Writing Workshops Available in September 2026
Book your place now - see full information on pdf link below
Step into the world of Ted Lewis and unlock your own storytelling potential in a lively half‑day writing experience set in beautiful Barton upon Humber.
Write boldly, learn quickly, and be inspired by the hometown of novelist Ted Lewis in this energising half‑day writing course.
Meet Your Hosts
- Chris Speck
A prolific Hull‑based thriller writer with fourteen novels to his name. Chris draws on rich life experiences—travel, teaching, and music—to create compelling, insightful stories. A natural people‑person, he brings energy and inspiration to every session. - Monty Martin
A retired lawyer who transformed precise legal writing into imaginative storytelling. Monty is the first biographer of Ted Lewis and founder of both the Barton Muse Poetry Group and the Millwriters Creative Writing Group. He writes novels, poetry, and engaging community pieces.
Hear from published writers, explore the places that inspired Ted’s stories, and discover how to turn your own experiences into powerful writing—book your place now !
Saturday 5th September & Saturday 26th September, 09:30 - 14:30
Click link below for full details
About the Centre
Discover how a young Lincolnshire man became the 'Father of British Noir' of films and literature.
Discover how a young Lincolnshire man became the 'Father of British Noir' of films and literature.
Not just a pile of books. Discover the art, eventful life and times of author Ted Lewis. He wrote Get Carter which is regarded as the best British gangster film of all time. Ted was not only a prolific author but a jazz pianist and a talented animator. He managed more than sixty artists to produce the graphics for The Beatles' ground-breaking cartoon film, Yellow Submarine.
What visitors can expect
Discover how a young Lincolnshire man became the 'Father of British Noir' of films and literature.
We invite you to experience the fascinating Ted Lewis Story:
- enjoy Ted's distinctive art
- watch comprehensive audio-visual presentations
- fascinating memorabilia and artefacts such as Michael Caine's original Get Carter directors chair
- friendly and knowledgeable volunteers
- all Ted's books on sale in our souvenir shop
- relax with coffee and ref
We invite you to experience the fascinating Ted Lewis Story:
- enjoy Ted's distinctive art
- watch comprehensive audio-visual presentations
- fascinating memorabilia and artefacts such as Michael Caine's original Get Carter directors chair
- friendly and knowledgeable volunteers
- all Ted's books on sale in our souvenir shop
- relax with coffee and refreshments
Free entry but contributions to our charity are always welcome.
Museum and Exhibition Centre
Museum and Exhibition Centre
The Arts Council has awarded the Centre full Museum Accreditation status.
The Centre also has National Archive recognition.