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.…
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…
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…
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…
As a farmer, he always shows great concern for his fields and his animals, and despite all his experience some years bring misfortunes. (yean is an old word meaning to give birth) April 2nd 1809…