Zoom Webinar hosted by Wakefield Civic Society, 21 January 2021 This year Wakefield Civic Society hosted the annual joint meeting with Wakefield Historical Society. Kevin Trickett, President of the Civic Society introduced the three speakers:…
Sunday 28th February 1-2.15pm Online talk An exploration of The Leeds Pottery, a Yorkshire ceramics firm famed for its diverse, artistic pottery. We’ll uncover the company’s history from its beginnings in the 18th century. Our…
Online talk from Leeds Central Library 29th January, 1-2 pm Victorian Leeds was at the cutting-edge of machine-making. But how had this high-tech trade come into being, and why in Leeds? Dr Gill Cookson locates…
Matthew Tomlinson’s New Year in 1834 From Matthew Tomlinson’s Diary, transcribed with original spelling. He lived at Doghouse Farm, Lupset and was 69 years old. Three volumes of his diary are held by the…