Gary Brannan, a member of our Society, and recently an archivist at West Yorkshire History Centre, delivers a talk about the importance of archives on YouTube. He is now the Keeper of Archives and Special…
Zoom Webinar hosted by Wakefield Civic Society, 21 January 2021 This year Wakefield Civic Society hosted the annual joint meeting with Wakefield Historical Society. Kevin Trickett, President of the Civic Society introduced the three speakers:…
Sunday 28th February 1-2.15pm Online talk An exploration of The Leeds Pottery, a Yorkshire ceramics firm famed for its diverse, artistic pottery. We’ll uncover the company’s history from its beginnings in the 18th century. Our…
Online talk from Leeds Central Library 29th January, 1-2 pm Victorian Leeds was at the cutting-edge of machine-making. But how had this high-tech trade come into being, and why in Leeds? Dr Gill Cookson locates…
Matthew Tomlinson’s New Year in 1834 From Matthew Tomlinson’s Diary, transcribed with original spelling. He lived at Doghouse Farm, Lupset and was 69 years old. Three volumes of his diary are held by the…
Many documents relating to Wakefield are held at the Brotherton Library at the University of Leeds including those transferred from the the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society such as the Manor Court Rolls. Information about…
Excerpts from Matthew Tomlinson’s diaries which are held by Wakefield Local Studies Library. At present they are undergoing conservation at West Yorkshire History Centre. 1836 25th Christmas-day once more! – it is also very…
West Yorkshire Archive Network Group Meeting Seventeen representatives from heritage and family history societies from across the region joined a Zoom meeting on 16th December. Anna Carter, from West Yorkshire Archives updated us on opening…
“A Regency Christmas” Zoom Talk on 9 December The Spirit of Christmas flew in to the Society yesterday with Julie Hickey’s talk on “A Regency Christmas” in which she referred to the…
If you care about saving our historic churches, and enjoy a carol concert you might wish to join this one in aid of the National Churches Trust. Bill Bryson, Huw Edwards and Michael Palin are…