On 28th January 2024 at 2pm Charlie Knight, Wolfson Postgraduate Scholar, from the Parkes Institute at the University of Southampton will be giving a talk about Ernst and Gertrud Neustadt, a German couple who came…
We have been contacted by Ian Suddaby who has supplied images of a Bradley and Craven catalogue dating between 1910 and 1920. Wakefield Historical Society thanks him for letting us share this interesting catalogue of…
South Leeds Archaeology has drawn our attention to the fact that Thwaite Mill may be under threat. Easy to access by public transport from Wakefield, it is one of the best working water mills in…
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…