Wakefield Library’s most recent blog post is about John Harrison and the Marine Chronometer, part of WordFest. Previous blogs as ‘Scientist of the Week’ are about Edward Green, and Dame Marjory Williamson, all Wakefield people.…
Ekaterina Sheath’s stunning artwork will be installed ahead of the 23rd May Artwalk. Representing the history of buildings in Westgate, the artwork includes the Gissing Centre and Unity Hall. The art by Ekaterina Sheath is…
Some of the talks, online and/or in person that might be of interest: York Festival of Ideas The Next Chapter 11-24 June 2022 York Festival of Ideas 2022 has a wide range of fascinating events…
Wakefield Historical Society are pleased to learn of the progress of this group who are hoping to preserve and restore part of Waterton’s wall. On Tuesday 29 March approximately 40 people attended the launch of…
As part of a research project linked to H M Factory Gretna (the ‘ greatest munitions factory in the world ‘ WW1) a researcher has uncovered the story of Harry Ainsworth who grew up at…
The Vikings are back in York! 28th May – 1st June 2022. Parliament Street, York. The Vikings will be pitching their tents in central York in May with the welcome return of the JORVIK Viking…
West Yorkshire History centre is hosting an open day on Sat 21st May 10am-4pm at the West Yorkshire History Centre to showcase the John Goodchild collection. With fascinating records on display & free talks throughout the…
The West Yorkshire Archive Service offices are almost all fully open and returning to normal hours now. At West Yorkshire History Centre, we finally have the doors open and have launched our new year-long exhibition…
There is a Book Launch Event at Wakefield library next Monday 25th March at 5pm – the new book ‘The Battle Against Slavery’ by Paul L.Dawson. See the book review at: https://www.wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/publications/other-new-publications/
This invitation is to members of our Society. Would you like to understand how to research the unusual record of property and other transactions known as the Registry of Deeds at the West Yorkshire History…