The Yorkshire resort of Scarborough has always been popular with Wakefield people, with visits to the Spa for health reasons common in the early 19th century. Wakefield Local Studies Library holds three diaries from this…
DigVentures are resuming their archaeological dig at Pontefract Castle, excavating the drawbridge pit – there should be interesting artefacts found in the deep trench. You can find out more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7lfl-a64tg&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=DigVentures%20News&utm_campaign=1ee07b8469-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_07_31_02_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_29f3f996a2-1ee07b8469-116661409&mc_cid=1ee07b8469&mc_eid=01165fef74&fbclid=IwAR0zDQuxSLIsuqUOX_UroYn6SPKWz9OAS5CIJvDAh5LnmZh9gWL-t91VzO0
An interesting online talk today by Josh Flint from Leeds Central Library on the Battle of Wakefield in 1460. Having given some background to the battle and the Wars of the Roses, he described some…
It is great news that this historic document has been acquired by YAHS – a precious and unique record of the fulling and wool trade in Wakefield in the 18th century. The Yorkshire Archaeological and…
The Reading Rooms at the British Library at St Pancras, and at Boston Spa are reopening from the 22nd July. St Pancras is opening Humanities 1, Rare Books & Music, and the Business & IP…
The Westgate Research Group met today via Zoom to discuss our progress. Pam Judkins, our President, was able to update us about the Heritage Action Zone, and suggest ways in which our group could…
Leeds Central Library are hosting an online talk on July 24th about the Battle of Wakefield in 1460. It is free, but the number of tickets are limited. For more information, and to book, please…
2020 CBA Festival of Archaeology This year the Festival of Archaeology is going online for the first time! Registration is now open for digital activity taking place during the first part of the Festival from…
A selection of photographs from the Twixt Aire and Calder photographic archive have been made into slideshows, with audio descriptions. Find them here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/WakefieldLibraries/2558977371034801/
The York Festival of Ideas will be online this year with many free talks and events of interest, including the three listed below: Warrior: A life of war in Anglo-Saxon England, speakers Edoardo Albert and…