Talk “Bucklers’ Yorkshire Buildings” on 17 September Wakefield Civic Society meeting There is an opportunity to hear Michael Rochford and Peter Brears, both members of our Society, talk about the background to their newly published…
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…
In October 2025 our Society had a talk by Dr Andrew Hobbs about the Hewitsons and the Wakefield Herald 1894 to 1932. Dr Hobbs has been researching the diaries written by Anthony Hewitson who bought…
An opportunity to visit one of the most historic and beautiful churches in the Wakefield area.
Audio content for some of the paintings of Ossett dignitaries has been added on the Museums and Castles website. These are the first four recordings about the collection of somewhat overlooked paintings held by Wakefield…
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…
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…
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…