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…
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:
“Scenes of Wakefield’s Past” at the Arthouse (Drury Lane) during Wakefield Live on the 23rd of September. The showing will begin at 13:00 but we will have refreshments, an introduction and chance to chat before…
Meetings are held at Swarthmore Education Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds LS3 1AD, on Saturdays at 11:00 am unless otherwise indicated and visitors are always welcome. Wherever possible talks will be hybrid In-Person/Online and…
Wakefield Historical Society member Paul Dawson is giving a talk about his newly published book ‘Celebrating Wakefield’ at Wakefield Library on Monday 14th August at 2pm. Books will be available to buy.