A new home for Sandal Castle! Wakefield Historical Society was contacted by Mike Faulkner who was hoping to find a new home for the model of Sandal Castle that he had made. Kathryn Harrison at…
VE Day Service of Remembrance Wakefield War Memorial, Thursday 8th May A Service of Remembrance and wreath laying with Cllr Josie Pritchard, Armed Forces Champion will take place at Wakefield War Memorial at 10.50am. VE…
The Ridings of Yorkshire Society annual conference 6th June Scarborough Library Information from The Ridings of Yorkshire Society: The group is dedicated to the study and research of Yorkshire’s past and aims to hold a…
Although this website was created primarily for the use of students in primary and secondary schools, they are also a useful source for researchers. Voices of the Victorian Poor is an open database of letters…
Information from Wakefield Council: Felkirk Conservation Area public consultation event – Saturday 3 May Wakefield Council are considering proposals for a new Conservation Area for Felkirk. If adopted, the new area will recognise the important…
Members of Wakefield Historical Society will be attending the Yorkshire Heritage Summit on 13th May at Skipton Town Hall. Entry to the exhibition is free, but booking is needed for the other events. More information:…
‘The Wakefield Historical Society research group met on 9th April at Wakefield Library where we were given more information about the Civic Art Project by Heritage Officer Tegwen Roberts and a presentation by Natalie Rudd,…
South Leeds are conducting archaeology at Temple Newsam during the summer. Their next meeting on Thu 17th April, will be covering their plans, and they are encouraging anyone interested in participating to come along. Excavations…
Ice Age Art Now In partnership with the British Museum 21 June- 14 Sep 2025 Cliffe Castle Keighley This visually stunning exhibition shows how artistic creativity existed thousands of years before traditional art histories suggest…
Information from Friends of Waterton’s Wall: There will be a second Lime Mortar Workshop on Saturday 7th June 2025, timings to be agreed but likely to be 10am-4pm. We request a £25 donation for this day.…