100 Years of Wakefield Historical Society. Returning to Sandal Castle, in 1975 the Society was delighted to be included in a Civic Trust Heritage Year Award for its years of work.
Information from York Archaeology Volunteers: “The Summer Intake for York Archaeology Volunteers is now open. A variety of positions are available for anyone wishing to meet new people, share their passion for history or archaeology, or…
Playmakers: Horbury’s sports specialists 10th July 2.30 – 3.30pm Wakefield Museum Learning Zone Book online https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-museums-castles/talk-playmakers-horburys-sports-specialists/e-akldpz For 100 years, Horbury was a centre of high tech, high quality sports manufacturing. This talk reveals how a…
All are invited to the opening of our new exhibition at West Yorkshire History Centre, Wakefield. They would be delighted to see you on Saturday 18th May between 10am – 4pm to celebrate and explore…
On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May, over a hundred windmills and watermills will open their doors as part of National Mills Weekend, the annual celebration of the heritage and history of mills, and the…
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…