Talk: The Changing Face of Wakefield with Kevin Trickett MBE
Wakefield Museum Learning Zone, Wakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2EB
Join Kevin Trickett to explore how the architecture of Wakefield has changed over the years, and continues to change today. He will look at some of the buildings we have lost and some of the architectural jewels that we still have in and around the city centre. You’ll also get involved, considering which of the city centre’s newer buildings could become the treasured heritage of the future.
Free, but booking required as spaces are limited. Light refreshments will also be available.
Biography: Kevin Trickett MBE
Kevin has been a committee member of Wakefield Civic Society since 1990. He was elected at President in 2002, a position he continues to occupy. He has written four books about Wakefield’s architectural heritage. Kevin speaks on a range of subjects related both to Wakefield and his other interests including Art Deco, transport and philosophy.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 11am
Location & directions
Wakefield Museum Learning Zone, Wakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2EB
- Directions:
- The Learning Zone is inside Wakefield Library on the ground floor of the Wakefield One building.
- Contact on day:
- Wakefield Museum
- Telephone number:
- +441924302104
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Book online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-museums-castles/guest-talk-the-changing-face-of-wakefield-with-kevin-trickett-mbe/e-ogkgpy
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-museums-castles/guest-talk-the-changing-face-of-wakefield-with-kevin-trickett-mbe/e-ogkgpy
Accessibility details
This talk takes place in Wakefield Museum Learning Zone, located inside Wakefield Library. For more access information regarding Wakefield Museum, please visit our website https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/museums-and-castles/wakefield-museum/access-to-wakefield-museum/
Additional information
This talk is part of Heritage Open Days. It is also part of the public programme for Wakefield Museum’s latest Special Exhibition, Cynthia Kenny: A City Framed. Cynthia Kenny (1929 – 2021) captured the changing landscape of Wakefield with her paintbrush and pen. Spend some time in Cynthia’s Wakefield to admire iconic views and discover hidden gems.
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
