An enquiry to our Society led to the interesting story of a Wakefield man, William Walton, and his link to the famous marble production site of Carrara in Italy. Born in 1796 in Wakefield, in…
Our Society received an enquiry from the school historian at the Royal Masonic School for Girls in Rickmansworth, asking if we could clarify where ‘Old Hall’ Sandal was. Jane Wilson the mother of Edith Ann…
The ‘Sponsor a Box’ is now up and running, to help the John Goodchild Collection housed at the West Yorkshire History Centre be catalogued and preserved for the future. Information from the West Yorkshire Archives:…
Wakefield Library’s most recent blog post is about John Harrison and the Marine Chronometer, part of WordFest. Previous blogs as ‘Scientist of the Week’ are about Edward Green, and Dame Marjory Williamson, all Wakefield people.…
Ekaterina Sheath’s stunning artwork will be installed ahead of the 23rd May Artwalk. Representing the history of buildings in Westgate, the artwork includes the Gissing Centre and Unity Hall. The art by Ekaterina Sheath is…
Wakefield Historical Society are pleased to learn of the progress of this group who are hoping to preserve and restore part of Waterton’s wall. On Tuesday 29 March approximately 40 people attended the launch of…
As part of a research project linked to H M Factory Gretna (the ‘ greatest munitions factory in the world ‘ WW1) a researcher has uncovered the story of Harry Ainsworth who grew up at…
West Yorkshire History centre is hosting an open day on Sat 21st May 10am-4pm at the West Yorkshire History Centre to showcase the John Goodchild collection. With fascinating records on display & free talks throughout the…
There is a Book Launch Event at Wakefield library next Monday 25th March at 5pm – the new book ‘The Battle Against Slavery’ by Paul L.Dawson. See the book review at: https://www.wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/publications/other-new-publications/
A group was formed to investigate what could be done to protect the wall that Charles Waterton built round his estate at Walton Hall. They are now ‘going public’ with a launch event on Tuesday…