Wakefield Historical Society was shocked to learn recently that an application had been made to demolish the Old Vicarage on Zetland Street without any research or architectural survey. It is potentially the oldest building in…
Wakefield Historical Society has sent £500, as agreed at the AGM, to the V&A for the fundraising to keep this sculpture in the UK, together with £1,000 donated by two Society members. We have also…
Saturday 18th May 10am – 4pm. Free drop-in event. West Yorkshire History Centre, Kirkgate Wakefield A new exhibition is opening on 18th May: A window on the West Riding – The John Goodchild Collection. Drop-in…
Friends of Waterton’s Wall are holding a free drop-in event at Walton Hall on 11th May for people to record their memories. Find out more: Swapping Stories A4 Poster FINAL
South Leeds Archaeology at Temple Newsam. Are you visiting Temple Newsam on Thursday 25th April, Saturday 27th April, or Sunday 28th April? South Leeds Archaeology are conducting a Resistivity Survey on those days. Anyone who…
Monday 22nd April: ‘Science at War – Vorsprung Durch Technik?’ by Phil Judkins Kelham Island Museum Alma Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 6.30pm Please note this is a change of talk to that was originally advertised…
Excellent news to learn that Waterton’s wall has been granted Grade ll listed status, recognising its historical and architectural merit. More information: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1488667?section=official-list-entry The parkland has also been added to the Register of Parks and Gardens…
Regeneration of Phoenix Mill It is excellent news that a grant of £625,000 has been awarded by Historic England for the regeneration of the Grade ll listed Phoenix Mill on Wakefield Waterfront. The money will…
Unfortunately, this event haas been cancelled Visitors are welcome at this Gissing Centre event.
The Victoria and Albert Museum and New York’s Metropolitan Museum are competing to purchase the Deposition, a rare medieval English ivory sculpture. Unless the Victoria and Albert can raise the £2m by 14 June, it will go…