Some interesting talks to fit in with a visit to Leeds. Lunchtime Talks A Do at Leeds Town Hall Posh dinners at the Town Hall were held quite frequently in nineteenth-century Leeds. Join us for…
YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUMMER LECTURE SERIES AUGUST 2022 The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society (YAHS) have arranged a short series of summer lectures to be held online via Zoom during August as part…
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…
This invitation is to members of our Society. Would you like to understand how to research the unusual record of property and other transactions known as the Registry of Deeds at the West Yorkshire History…
In 2019 members of our Society visited Calverley Hall, and saw the extensive restoration work that was being conducted by the Landmark Trust. On 24th March, 6pm there is a talk by Caroline Stanford on…
Leeds Central library are holding a series of events to do with the news, and how it is presented. Of interest to historians is the following event: 19th Century Investigative Journalism and Sensationalism Leeds…
Thursday 21 October 2021, 6.30 – 8pm, In-person and online York University are hosting talks on Anne Lister – often described as the first modern lesbian. She was a prolific diarist whose life story was told…
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…
These short films will be of interest to anyone who wants to know more about the life of Romans. Roman Finds Group Films The Roman Finds Group would like to announce the completion of their film…
This should be an interesting talk. Our guest speaker will be Dr Emma Storr. Her talk is entitled “Factories and Fevers, 19th Century Child Health”. The talk will explore the experience of children living close…