Former Vice President, John Goodchild displays the 1519 Charter from the Newland papers in his great Collection, bearing the seal of Henry VIII. Shades of #WolfHall
The Society’s Archives and Library are now both deposited on long-term loan at the University of Leeds Brotherton library. For several years a process has been on-going to catalogue the YAHS library books and journals. …
Wakefield Market 1981 Richard Bell The Centre is delighted to be showing Richard Bell’s Wakefield Market, 1981, an acrylic on canvas painting, 5′ by 2′, of a bustling market in the autumn of 1981. In…
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, a fundraising charity which helps fund and promote Barnsley Museums’ five free heritage attractions, has launched a fundraising campaign to help securee the future of Wosbrough Mill. Funds are required…
Did you go on marches, sit-ins, and other protests in the 1960s and 70s? A chance to share your memories. Red Shed, Wakefield Labour Club, 18 Vicarage Street WF1 1QX. 2nd November 1-5pm.
The exhibition showcases outstanding new art works by local Halifax-based artist Marcus Jack, and tells the story about the importance of radical politics in a northern town. The exhibition is taking place as part of…
Gill Cookson was the speaker at our Society meeting on 14th July 2024. Her new book covering her research is now available to pre-order with 35% off before publication in January 2025 ‘Making an Industrial…
Crigglestone Local History Week An opportunity to explore the history of the township of Crigglestone – 23rd – 30th September
CBA Yorkshire: Fireside Chats These provide an opportunity for both members and non-members of CBA Yorkshire to get together on-line once a month. Each evening is an opportunity to watch and hear a presentation on…
The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society are holding their first ‘History of Yorkshire’ conference on the 19th October at the Old Swan, Harrogate. The conference has been organised by Professor Richard Hoyle, Editor of the…