Words About Wakefield: EL's letter to John Ruskin 1875 What long years have passed since my eyes first saw the calm sweet scene beyond Wakefield Bridge!.. That was my first peep into fair, green England, and destined never to be forgotten. Read more: wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/our-centenary-…

Words About Wakefield: Extract from 'Memories of Merry Wakefield' by Henry Clarkson, 1887 Public buildings have been wonderfully improved. Our beautiful town hall is a noble example of architecture, … Find out more:i wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/our-centenary-…

Samuel Buck's Yorkshire Sketchbook published by Wakefield Historical Publications in 1979. Wakefield Historical Society Wakefield Libraries

Just a week to go - find out about this unique and valuable treasure that was found in Wakefield in the 18th century and saved for the nation by the Victoria and Albert Museum. Kingswood Suite, Wakefield Town Hall, Wednesday 18th June 7pm. Visitors welcome £2.

Words About Wakefield: A 1930s childhood in Scotts Yard Westgate by Audrey Keighley Most of my days were happy and we had some very unusual places to play. Westgate Station was behind our house and we often played on the forecourt and the platform More: wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/our-centenary-…

Do not miss Wakefield Historical Society's meeting on Wednesday, 7pm Kingswood Suite Wakefield Town Hall. 'The Deposition from the Cross, a 12th century ivory carving from Wakefield'. by Michaela Zöschg, of V&A. Wakefield Council Wakefield Historical Society BBC Yorkshire Wakefield Civic Soc.

Words About Wakefield: from David Storey's memoir, 'A Stinging Delight'. One evening, already asleep – the light still visible beyond the curtains – I was aware of a loud explosion and, simultaneously, of being lifted into the air. See more: wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/our-centenary-…

If you are interested in architecture in Yorkshire here are to suggested volumes. Wakefield Historical Society Architecture & Tradition West Yorkshire Archive Service

Fresh to Rickaro Books a copy of the 1939 "Wakefield Its History and People", elusive in jackets. Signed by an original subscriber too.Wakefield Historical Society Wakefield Civic Soc. Wakefield Libraries

Well done Wakefield Historical Society. Wakefield Historical Society Wakefield Libraries Wakefield Civic Soc.

Words About Wakefield: Kate Taylor 'Not so Merry Wakefield' ‘A very warm feeling for my native place fills my mind,… and I trust that firm friends and true will always be found to stand by her. wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/our-centenary-…

🧵1/3 Join History and Heritage Yorkshire contributors on Yorkshire Day as they explore the past of one of the county’s most fascinating towns, Pontefract! 🗓 Friday 1 August 2025 🕧 12.30pm 📍Meet at the Buttercross 👣 Pay what you want 🔗 Book here: payhip.com/b/XZtAD

🏛️ Meet the new Sheffield Historic Buildings Trust — a team on a mission to rescue & reimagine the city’s at-risk heritage. Join us for Forging Futures 📍 Kelham Island Museum 🗓️ Sat 12 July, 1–5:45pm 🎟️ Free / Pay what you can 👉 Book now: shorturl.at/eC2pB #SAVE50

This Wednesday 9 July: ‘Medieval Cloth Making in Yorkshire’ by Dr John S. Lee, University of York: West Yorkshire History Centre, 7pm more information: wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/whs-events/lec…

🕍 Discover the beauty and history of Wakefield Cathedral on a free guided tour this Thursday at 11am! 🗓 No booking necessary – just turn up! 📍 Meet under the Church Tower 👥 All are welcome Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, we’d love to show you around

An exciting new book on Horbury's involvement in World War II. Fully illustrated in colour and black and white with local places and people of Horbury. 112pp. Now in stock £20. Wakefield Libraries Wakefield Historical Society Horbury Village Horbury Civic Soc Jon Earnshaw

Government cutbacks of a funding lifeline for listed churches has put historic buildings and the art they house at risk. Joe Ware reveals in The Art Newspaper how changes to the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme has put churches in danger ⬇️ shorturl.at/yn4FT

📷 Building the The Hepworth Wakefield Wakefield by Brian Holding opens at Chantry Chapel for #ArtWalk on Weds 30 July, 5–9pm. See stunning photos of the Waterfront as the Hepworth rose from the River Calder! (No ArtWalk at Cathedral this month.)