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…
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?…
Wakefield has a number of listed pubs, for instance the Elephant and Castle on Westgate, or the Black Swan on Silver Street. Do you have stories or memories to share about a listed pub? Historic…
We are fortunate in Wakefield to have our wonderful Cathedral, and historic chapels such as Westgate Chapel. But many of our chapels have been demolished or repurposed for housing. The fabric of many historic churches…
Earlier this year we were asked to support an oral history project which AgeUK were conducting. They are holding a meeting on Thursday 6th November in Normanton. If you have memories or information to contribute,…
The latest meeting of the Civic Art Research Group took place at the Gissing House yesterday and we were joined by Tegwen Roberts, WMDC Heritage Development Manager, and her colleagues, John Whitaker and Steph Webb…
Sale of the Old Grammar School building (recently also known as the Elizabethan Gallery) The Old Grammar School building on the west side of Brook Street has been listed for sale by its owners, Wakefield…
A new booklet has been published by Wakefield Historical Publications: ‘Discovering Wakefield’s Early Railways’ by Anthony Dawson FSAScot Written to coincide with national Railway200 celebrations, this concise booklet (22pp) explores the first century or so…
We have been contacted by the Poppy Grave Visit Program Coordinator for the British & Commonwealth Remembrance Project Inc. They are a US based charity that visits and educates on the 1000+ Commonwealth War graves…
Celebrating Wakefield’s Railway Heritage and Blue Plaque Unveiling 2nd October at WX, Wakefield Wakefield Historical Society was delighted to attend the event hosted by Wakefield Civic Society at WX yesterday evening, part of the Railway200…