The Journal of Matthew Tomlinson of Doghouse Farm Lupset. 19th November 1809 Hoary Winter is again come upon us, with congealing frost, and fleecy snows; I have not accomplished my seed time, and at…
“Novr 6th The last evening was the anniversary of Guy Fawks – the burn-fire-night, – as it was called in the days of my Ladhood: – Went to the door of my house about 8…
Wakefield Historical Society provided four short talks about property they have been researching for the Heritage Open Days event at Unity Hall. We were delighted that there was as large an audience as the room…
Wakefield Historical Society are providing an hour of short talks about Westgate on Saturday 11 September at Unity Hall Westgate, 1.30 – 2.30 pm. There will also be a display by the Society about the…
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wakefield-civic-quarter-a-new-development-for-wakefields-wood-street-tickets-164212061697?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Wakefield Civic Society meeting about the Civic Quarter plans Wednesday 28 July 21 7.30pm You can join Wakefield Civic Society’s webinar about plans for Wakefield Civic Quarter when Mark Finch from Rushbond and Will…
Draft plans have been produced to enhance Wakefield’s Civic Quarter as a vibrant residential neighbourhood and bring heritage buildings back to life. A community webinar will be held on Tuesday 3 August at 3pm to present…
A World of Good: a new exhibition at Wakefield Museum, from 10 July 2021 – 9 July 2022 Opening hours: Mon, Tues, Fri 9am-5pm, Wed, Thurs 9am – 7m, Sat 9am – 4pm This exhibition…
If you are interested in the history of Wakefield Waterfront, and the construction of the River Calder Navigation in the 18th century, a new book has been published by Wakefield Historical Publications: “John Smeaton and…
York Festival of Ideas 2021 has many online history events to watch and engage with; these include the events below. A full list of history events can be viewed at https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2021/themes/history/. York’s City Walls in…
Online talk on “John Smeaton and the Calder Navigation”, 14 April 2021 by Lesley Taylor and Shirley Levon Lesley Taylor explained that the research that she and Shirley Levon had conducted was initiated during the…