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…
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
The ‘Archive of the Month’ at the Borthwick is the York Diocesan Probate Collection. To have these records online should be a great boon to researchers. Information from the Borthwick: Archive of the Month: York…
‘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…
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…
The Journals of Matthew Tomlinson of Doghouse Farm Lupset What were the thoughts that went through a Lupset farmer’s mind 200 years ago? Was he worried about his family? Did he care about his workers?…
‘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…