100 Years of Wakefield Historical Society. Recall visiting Clarke Hall? In 1957 the Society published an illustrated history of the Hall written by its then owner H.C. Haldane, a former President of our Society. @WakefieldCivicS…
Wakefield and the D-Day Landing Craft With the 80th anniversary of D-Day on the 6th June being much in the news this week, did you know that Wakefield played a crucial part in preparing for…
100 Years of Wakefield Historical Society. In our fiftieth year, 1974, The Dalesman published a brief account of the Society, written by our member Ernest Wright. Still of interest.
SEEING DOUBLE: THE STORY OF DOUBLE TWO SHIRTS Exhibition at Wakefield Museum, Wakefield One. May 2024-May2025 Explore the enduring legacy of a local business that changed the face of fashion in Seeing Double: The Story…
100 Years of Wakefield Historical Society. Returning to Sandal Castle, in 1975 the Society was delighted to be included in a Civic Trust Heritage Year Award for its years of work.
All are invited to the opening of our new exhibition at West Yorkshire History Centre, Wakefield. They would be delighted to see you on Saturday 18th May between 10am – 4pm to celebrate and explore…
Saturday 18th May 10am – 4pm. Free drop-in event. West Yorkshire History Centre, Kirkgate Wakefield A new exhibition is opening on 18th May: A window on the West Riding – The John Goodchild Collection. Drop-in…
Friends of Waterton’s Wall are holding a free drop-in event at Walton Hall on 11th May for people to record their memories. Find out more: Swapping Stories A4 Poster FINAL
Excellent news to learn that Waterton’s wall has been granted Grade ll listed status, recognising its historical and architectural merit. More information: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1488667?section=official-list-entry The parkland has also been added to the Register of Parks and Gardens…
Regeneration of Phoenix Mill It is excellent news that a grant of £625,000 has been awarded by Historic England for the regeneration of the Grade ll listed Phoenix Mill on Wakefield Waterfront. The money will…