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Mirfield Library

Mirfield Library, Eastthrorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8AN

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Join us at Mirfield Library for 3 days of talks to celebrate Heritage Open Days along with a local heritage walk and craft activity for children with an architecture theme and a local history display. All are free, refreshments included for talks.

Tues 16th Sept, 1300-1430. Speaker: Neil Hanson. Talk: Inn at the Top. His talk is a laugh-a-minute tour of the quirks, foibles, highs and lows of his time running Britain’s highest inn (located at Tan Hill in Swaledale) back in the 1970s/1980s, grappling with tight-fisted farmers, eccentric characters, bizarre local customs, naturist weekends, “lates and lock-ins”, police raids, rats in the attic, close encounters with magistrates and planners, and the shooting of a famous double-glazing commercial.

Wed 17th Sept, 1900-2030. Talk. Speaker: local historian, David Pinder. Talk: Mirfield and the West Riding Between the Normans and the Roundheads.

Fri 19th Sept, 1030–1200. Talk: Mirfield Drama Federation's Theatre Festival in May 1954. Speaker: Frank Wright. Held at the House of the Resurrection, Quarry Theatre, some amazing historical events will be recounted.

Sat 20th Sept, 1030-1200. Children's Craft Activity. Organisers: Julia Mitchell, Sheila Newsome, Jane Bridger. Lego competition with ‘architecture’ as the theme.

Sat 20th September, 1030 -1230. Local History Walk. Organiser: Jenny Gale.
A short circular walk, about 2hrs, around Mirfield taking in local historical features, from Mirfield library, led by the local wellbeing walks leaders supported by the Third Age Local History Gp members. It is not suitable for young children or dogs. Please note - walkers walk at their own risk, suitable footwear is advised. Book at the library in advance.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 16 September:
1300-1430
Wednesday 17 September:
1900-2030
Friday 19 September:
1030-1200
Saturday 20 September:
1030-1230

Location & directions

Mirfield Library, Eastthrorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8AN

Directions:
Opening Hours: Monday: 1000-1900 Tuesday: 1000-1300 Wednesday: 1000-1900 Thursday: 1000-1300 Friday: 1000-1700 Saturday: 1000-1430 Sunday: Closed

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

One car park is free and one is pay only, neither belong to the library.

Additional information

Three events are talks, another is a children's craft activity and another, a history walk.

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