On 5 July 1930, the town of Castleford in Yorkshire was rocked by a massive explosion at its chemical plant. 13 people died, many more were injured, and homes were destroyed, leaving many homeless. As…
Information from Wakefield Council District Heritage Network: Felkirk is a village rich in history and heritage, dating back to the 1100s. Though small, it has a remarkable number of historical landmarks, including four listed buildings,…
York Festival of Ideas 2025 has a wide range of inspiring events to attend and engage with, both in person and online – most of them free. The Festival is led by the University of York,…
Yorkshire Heritage Summit on 13th May Wakefield Historical Society is a member of the Yorkshire Society Heritage Group and members of our society attended the Yorkshire Heritage Summit at Skipton Town Hall on 13th May.…
A new home for Sandal Castle! Wakefield Historical Society was contacted by Mike Faulkner who was hoping to find a new home for the model of Sandal Castle that he had made. Kathryn Harrison at…
The Ridings of Yorkshire Society annual conference 6th June Scarborough Library Information from The Ridings of Yorkshire Society: The group is dedicated to the study and research of Yorkshire’s past and aims to hold a…
Information from Wakefield Council: Felkirk Conservation Area public consultation event – Saturday 3 May Wakefield Council are considering proposals for a new Conservation Area for Felkirk. If adopted, the new area will recognise the important…
Members of Wakefield Historical Society will be attending the Yorkshire Heritage Summit on 13th May at Skipton Town Hall. Entry to the exhibition is free, but booking is needed for the other events. More information:…
South Leeds are conducting archaeology at Temple Newsam during the summer. Their next meeting on Thu 17th April, will be covering their plans, and they are encouraging anyone interested in participating to come along. Excavations…
Still time to book to learn about Cistercian-ware pottery! Information from Wakefield Museum: 3rd April 2025 2.30-3.30pm Wakefield Museum Learning zone Artist Talk: Reviving an Ancient Craft with Naomi Aderonke Cistercian ware is a type…