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’…
Read the latest news from the Friends of Waterton’s Wall: September newsletter
Wednesday 11 October, 2.30pm – 3.30pm, Wakefield Museum Free – booking required A free talk looking back on 100 years of exhibitions, collecting and stories! On 10 October 1923 Wakefield Museum first opened its doors…
Posters with information about two talks at Calderdale Industrial Museum have been added: ‘Some Calderdale Scientists, Engineers and Inventors‘ on 18th October, and ‘Through the Eye of the Shuttle’ on 29th November..
South Leeds Archaeology are holding meetings again, the first will be on 21st September 7pm at the Rothwell Hub, Marsh Street Rothwell. Future meetings are also on this poster: