An interesting online talk today by Josh Flint from Leeds Central Library on the Battle of Wakefield in 1460. Having given some background to the battle and the Wars of the Roses, he described some…
It is great news that this historic document has been acquired by YAHS – a precious and unique record of the fulling and wool trade in Wakefield in the 18th century. The Yorkshire Archaeological and…
The Reading Rooms at the British Library at St Pancras, and at Boston Spa are reopening from the 22nd July. St Pancras is opening Humanities 1, Rare Books & Music, and the Business & IP…
The Westgate Research Group met today via Zoom to discuss our progress. Pam Judkins, our President, was able to update us about the Heritage Action Zone, and suggest ways in which our group could…