Unite the union is organising a series of events on Saturday 2 May in Barnsley to commemorate the centenary of the 1926 General Strike and Miners’ Lockout. Barnsley Civic from 10.00-12.30, The full itinerary for…
A recording of David Grummit’s lecture at the Palm Sunday 1461 symposium on 21 March at Wakefield Exchange is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6PtRRxUiOs
‘Archaeological Evidence of the Battle of Towton’ a presentation at the Wakefield Exchange Yorkshire, 21st March Tim Sutherland presents some of his archaeological work from over the last 30 years 1996 – 2026 entitled ‘Archaeological…
Yorkshire Heritage Summit at Barnsley, 25 March Our Society was pleased to exhibit at the Yorkshire Heritage Summit which took place on Wednesday afternoon 25th March. Our Society is a ‘Yorkshire Heritage Guardian’, part of…
In May the Friends of Waterton’s Wall are hosting “WallFest 26”, celebrating the 200 years since the wall was built. There is a wide variety of events to explore. You can book tickets at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=waterton%27s+wall…
Yorkshire Heritage Summit, Wednesday 25 March, Barnsley Civic Hall Wakefield Historical Society joined the Yorkshire Society as a ‘Heritage Guardian’ and we are pleased that we shall be at this event publicising our Society, and…
‘LEEDS IN YOUR LUNCH HOUR’ RETURNS Dr Kevin Grady will be returning for the 19th year to present four lunchtime lectures at Leeds Minster. Starting at 1pm on each Wednesday in February, the lectures address the…
The Palm Sunday Campaign and the Battle of Towton 1461: from Ferrybridge to Tadcaster A One-day Symposium looking at the Sites of Conflict Saturday 21 March 2026 Please note the venue has changed to WX,…
Information about their next meeting on 17th January, and a list of the meetings after that.
Members of our society join the Community Archives Network Group meetings organised by Anna Carter of West Yorkshire Archives which provide the opportunity for community archives throughout West Yorkshire to meet and share updates on…