West Yorkshire
Properties and events in West Yorkshire
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'A commodious mansion commanding a delightful prospect': Humphry Repton's commission for Benjamin Gott.
Humphry Repton was the leading landscape gardener of his generation; discover the legacy of his work at Armley for Benjamin Gott.
'Ello, Ello, Ello, What's All this Then?' 170 Years of Otley Police Force
Otley Police Force at work and play since 1855. Get your 'mug shot' and finger prints taken, join the 1950's 'Beat' Walk, listen to fascinating local police stories. Police officers and vehicle attending . Otley Museum display of local tradespeople.
'This Family Business' 200 Years of Vickers Oils
Robert Curphey, archivist at Vickers Oils, tells the story of this 200 year old Leeds family business.
'This Family Business': The History of Vickers Oils (In-Person Event)
A talk about the history of a Leeds-based oil business which has existed for almost 200 years. This is an in-person event.
"Rags to Riches" in Ravensthorpe at St. Saviour's Church.
A History of working life in Ravensthorpe.
125 Years Supporting the Local Workers
Outwood Working Mens Club and Institute's history begins in 1901. It has provided facilities for learning and socialising for the local community. Mining used to be the main source of work. The event focusses on the club's history and development.
1300 Years of Pontefract History
A walk around Pontefract town centre with local historian Eric Jackson, highlighting the history of Pontefract.
150 years of Hanson Schools and the people who have helped to change the country
Based around our own museum visitors will be able to hear about our fascinating history which started from the creation of the first Higher Grade (secondary) School in the country. Find out about some of our past students and their contributions.
170 Years of Bradford's Festival Choral Society
Discover 170 years of Bradford Festival Choral Society through photographs, programmes and stories from its remarkable archive – from Victorian Bradford to garden parties, balls and everyday choir life throughout its history.
175th Birthday Event
St. Luke's Church is 175 years old this year. Come & enjoy a special exhibition by the Morton Archive Group in our lovely village church. Refreshments will be available.
200 Years of St. Austin's Church, Wakefield
A chance to attend a fascinating display and illustrated talk on the history of St. Austin's church, Wakefield. This year we will focus on the processions and parades which have taken place in and around the church over its 200 year history .
400 Years of Leeds
Join us to discover stories of a city and its people, from the 1600s to the present day. See the story of Leeds revealed by archives and objects held in Cultural Collections at the University of Leeds.
4000 Miles To Home. A tale from Punjab to Yorkshire
Join a talk & presentation exploring Akbal Singh Kang’s journey from Punjab to Yorkshire through photographs of family, migration and community life in Bradford, followed by an opportunity to view the exhibition.
A Brief History of Surgery
Jake Timothy FRCS is a consultant neurosurgeon based in Leeds. Join him for talk which traces the remarkable evolution of surgery from ancient techniques to today's precise technically driven procedures with references to developments in Leeds.
A celebration for World Peace day
A walk, a planting of a new sapling, a brass band concert
A Chance to Climb the Tower of Spite - Wainhouse Tower
Wainhouse Tower is a 253 foot tall Victorian observatory-chimney located in Halifax, West Yorkshire, offering panoramic views of the local area. Loved by residents, the circumstances of its construction lead some to refer to it as the Tower of Spite.
A History of the Leeds Grammar School
Neill Hargreaves and Dr John Davies are Joint Archivists at GSAL. Join them for a Powerpoint presentation covering the history and development of the School from 1340 to 2008.
A Park and its People
The Friends of CHaT Parks will be holding two walks in Wakefield Park. On Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th September there will be two walks through the history of the three parks and the people who lived and worked in them.
A Park and its People: A Talk on the history of the park
The Friends of CHaT Parks will be holding two walks in Wakefield Park. On Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th September there will be two walks through the history of the three parks and the people who lived and worked in them.
A ramble around Howley
Ken Goor has been leading walks in West Yorkshire for many years. Join him for a ramble that celebrates Leeds 400 through some beautiful countryside on the outskirts of the city.