October 2019
Recycling Historic Buildings
Tal by Alisdair Beal. structural engineer to South Leeds Archaeology .A description of his work involving historic buildings including Salts Mill, Dean Clough, a 15th century timber-framed house and a Victorian aqueduct.. Non members £4.
Find out more »A Yorkshire Dialect Treasure Trove.
John Hartley's Clock Almanac 1867-1915. Talk by Rod Dimbleby. Visitors £2.
Find out more »November 2019
WW1 War Memorials of Leeds
Exhibition showing how the people of Leeds paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women killed or injured during WW1.
Find out more »Working Class Women of Leeds
Gott Room. 2nd Floor, Leeds Central Library. A free workshop with Claire Martin. Explore the everyday lives of women during the first half of the 20th century. Booking required 0113 3786982
Find out more »A History Of The Huddersfield Ukrainian Community
Huddersfield Central Library. Free talk by Michael Drapan., Huddersfield Ukrainian Club. Free admission and no booking required.
Find out more »Belgian Refugees In Leeds
Free talk by Alison Fell about her project to collect stories of some of the 200,000 Belgian refugees who came to UK during WW1. Booking required 0113 3786982.
Find out more »Forgotten Women Of Wakefield.
The Gissings and the Staynes. Trinity Centre, Church St, Ossett. Women who made a contribution to Wakefield's history. A talk by Lorraine Simpson to Ossett Historical Society. Visitors £2.
Find out more »Yorkshire Cricket And World War One.
Sanderson Room, 3rd Floor, Leeds Central Library. Free talk by Jeremy Lonsdale. Booking required 0113 3786982
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas Baking Traditions.
Castleford Library. Free local and family history event for beginners.
Find out more »AGM/Club Night.
Horbury Methodist Church. Horbury Historical Society's AGM followed by refreshments, quiz and memories. Visitors £3.
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