Mirfield Library

Tuesday 15th September, 13.00 - 14.30, A History of the Local Textile Mills, speaker Stuart Hartley. This focuses on the development of home-based weavers’ cottages making small amounts of textiles to a fully developed mill turning out massive amounts of textiles using examples from Dewsbury and Huddersfield.

Wednesday 16th September, 19.00 - 20.15, Yorkshire's Unsung Heroes and Heroines, speaker Catherine Taggart. Did you know that the youngest of only 4 women awarded the George Cross for heroism was from Yorkshire? No, not many people do. A talk about people from God's Own County who do not receive enough recognition for their achievements and/or inventions.

Friday 18th September, 10.30 – 12noon, The History of Mirfield - How Times Have Changed, speaker Frank Wright. A humorous talk about how family life, shopping and working practices have changed since the 1930s.

Friday 18th September, 14.00 – 16.00pm, Find Your Past, with expert Pat Smith. An introduction to researching your family history and an opportunity to get started using the free trials on ‘Find My Past’ or ‘Ancestry’ websites. Some useful takeaway resources.

Saturday 19th September, 10.00 – 12.30, Children's Lego Competition. Create a model with the theme - What my ancestors/family did for a living in the past. Prizes will be awarded to the best three. Organiser Julia Mitchell.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:

13.00 - 14.30

Wednesday 16 September:

19.00 - 20.15

Friday 18 September:

10.30 - 12.00 & 14.00 - 16.00

Saturday 19 September:

10.00 - 12.30

Location & directions

Mirfield Library, Easthorpe 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. Park for 2 hours free, either in the Coop car park or upper car park.

Contact on day:

Phone Mirfield Library

Telephone number:

+441484414868

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The library has limited parking spaces. Park for 2 hours free, either in the Coop car park just below the library or upper car park adjacent.

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