A SCHOOLBOY IN WARTIME WAKEFIELD Days at the Methodist Day School in Thornhill Street, and Thornes House, and the impact of the 39/45 War Talk by Gerry Southworth The number of people who have personal…
Information from the YAHS: YAHS Online Summer Lectures 2026 Lecture 1 – Thursday 20th August 2026 The Built Heritage of the Temperance Movement in Yorkshire by Andrew Davison Alongside the anti-slavery and political reform movements,…
An opportunity to visit one of the most historic and beautiful churches in the Wakefield area.
Information from South Leeds Archaology As part of the excavations at Temple Newsam, we are having an Open day when members of the general public can participate in an Archaeological Dig. This will be on…
Meeting of the Local and Family History Network at the Library on Monday 22nd June. Workshop on the drought of 1976 This was an interesting and thought-provoking meeting: a workshop led by Nathalie, a PhD…
Monday 22nd June, 1.30pm The 50th Anniversary of the 1976 drought, and events in Wakefield: a discussion session led by Nathalie Holland The situation was acute in West Yorkshire, and particularly so in Wakefield. Nathalie will…
An opportunity to learn about the history of Bingley, its mills and powerful families.
The President and Hon. Secretary of Wakefield Historical Society were pleased to accept an invitation to meet the new owners of the Elizabethan Gallery (Old Grammar School) who will move their business Wool n Stuff…
Information from the Festival Organisers: York Festival of Ideas 2026 has a wide range of inspiring events to attend and engage with, both in person and online – most of them free. A sample of…