South Leeds Archaeology have informed us of a change of dates for their meetings in January: “Unfortunately we can’t use the Rothwell Hub on Thu. January 18th and February 15th! So after a quick consultation…
“Their Finest Hour” Project, is a nationwide digital history project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and run by the University of Oxford. Their aim is to digitally preserve the stories and physical heritage…
The poem below has been sent to Wakefield Historical Society by Suzanne Webb and has been transcribed. Her mother worked for Yorkshire Water, and she believes that the poem may date from an anniversary of…
On 22nd November two tours of the Westgate Heritage Action Zone are available at 10am and 2pm. You can learn about the research that members of Wakefield Historical Society conducted on the history of the…
Wakefield Historical Society is delighted to hear that George Gissing will be commemorated on a blue plaque in Exeter. A contact from Exeter Civic Society writes: “I know that George Gissing is already commemorated with…
One of the speakers at the Red Shed on this date is unable to attend as he is trapped in Gaza. More information from the Wakefield Socialist History Group:: We hope you’re well in these…
Wakefield has had two Victorian railway stations, so this series of seven talks about Victorian railways may be of interest. Hosted by the Victorian Society which at present is involved in actions to save Liverpool…
A visit to Spen Valley Historical Society. Two members of Wakefield Historical Society, Lesley Taylor and Shirley Levon, gave a talk on ‘Smeaton and the Calder Navigation’ to the Spen Valley Historical Society on 11th…
Yorkshire Society Launches ‘2023/24 Harry Gration History Prize’ The Yorkshire Society have announced the launch of the Harry Gration History Prize 2023/24, a celebration of Yorkshire’s vibrant history and a tribute to the much-loved broadcaster,…
Treason! The Battle of Newland – a rollercoaster tale of riots, conspiracies, kings and knights. Wakefield Historical Society collaborated with West Yorkshire Archives and Wakefield Libraries to discover the truth about ‘The Battle of Newland’…