Yorkshire & the Humber

Properties and events in Yorkshire & the Humber

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'A commodious mansion commanding a delightful prospect': Humphry Repton's commission for Benjamin Gott.

The Mansion House, Gotts Park Golf Club, Armley Ridge Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2QX
In person
Pre-booking required

Humphry Repton was the leading landscape gardener of his generation; discover the legacy of his work at Armley for Benjamin Gott.

'Creative Business Women of Darfield'

2 Vicar Road, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9JZ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A delve into three well known women in Darfield who had a big impact on the local area.

'Drainspotting' - Sheffield's Victorian pavement features

Next Chapter Books, 7 Rustlings Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

A look at the history under our feet. Discover the social heritage that we walk over every day.

'Ello, Ello, Ello, What's All this Then?' 170 Years of Otley Police Force

Otley Courthouse, Courthouse Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3AN
In person
Pre-booking required

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.

'Women walk into history': Retracing the 1984 Sheffield Women's History Group walk

The Fargate Pub, Fargate, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2HD
In person
Pre-booking required

'Women walk into history': A walk around the centre of Sheffield that retraces a local women's history walk first held on 15 July 1984 , organised by the Sheffield Women's History Group .

"Become a Donny Spotter" - an Interactive Family Quiz

Doncaster Tourist Information Centre, 1 Priory Place, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1BL
In person
Pre-booking not required

A Self-Guided Walk for all the family which incorporates a treasure hunt spotting decorative and unusual features on City buildings. Prizes for completed entries

"Rags to Riches" in Ravensthorpe at St. Saviour's Church.

St.Saviour's Church, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF13 3JR
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Pre-booking not required

A History of working life in Ravensthorpe.

"Rope Women" - Exhibition at Western Bank Library, University of Sheffield

Western Bank Library, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN
In person
Pre-booking not required

An exhibition on the contribution of Skinning the Cat aerial company, to the history of aerial performance and the role of women in circus.

"Sand House" - A Song Writing Workshop

Flying Scotsman Room, Level 2, Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3BZ
In person
Pre-booking required

You will have the opportunity in this workshop, working with experienced songwriters, to be part of creating a brand-new song that helps preserve the memory of the Sand House, Doncaster’s unique, former Victorian marvel.

200 Years of St. Austin's Church, Wakefield

St. Austin's Catholic Church, Wentworth Terrace, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3QN
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Pre-booking not required

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

Treasures of the Brotherton, Parkinson Building, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT
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Pre-booking not required

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.

A celebration for World Peace day

Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2SG
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Pre-booking not required

A walk, a planting of a new sapling, a brass band concert

A Chance to Climb the Tower of Spite - Wainhouse Tower

9 Wakefield Gate, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0HB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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 discovery walk round Hexthorpe Flatts Park followed by a Brass Band concert in the Dell

Hexthorpe Flatts Park, Greenfield Lane, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0JD
In person
Pre-booking not required

A short, accessible, guided walk around the park and the Dell telling you about it's history to present day. Followed by an open air Brass Band concert in the Dell performed by the Armthorpe and Elmfield Brass Band.

A Morning with our Stone Masons

Station Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6RX
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Pre-booking not required

An interactive, hands on demonstration and opportunity to meet with the team from Matthias Garn- Master Mason, who have been working on 2 major repair and restoration projects at the church over the Summer.

A ramble around Howley

Bruntcliffe Working Mens Club car park, Bruntcliffe Road, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0LQ
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Pre-booking required

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.

A talk about “Two Great Victorians” who left their footprints on Scarborough.

Woodend Creative Workspace, The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PW
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Pre-booking not required

The lives of George Lord Beeforth and Oliver Francois Xavier Sarony, entrepreneur's of their time.

A Taste of the Rivelin

Rivelin Park Cafe, Rivelin Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5FE
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Pre-booking not required

An introduction to the foraging present and industrial past of the Rivelin. Led by Siobhan (Shony's Mushrooms) and Calvin (Hidden Sheffield Walks), we will explore edible fungi and flora alongside the remnants of water-powered industry.

A tragic accident at the Chemist's in Bridlington

Alchemy at The Old Chemist, 64a High Street, Westgate, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 4QA
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Pre-booking required

A talk by local historian Chris Gatenby at the Old Chemist's shop on Bridlington High Street. Come and see the wonderfully preserved Chemist's Shop and hear about the fatality of a member of staff who worked here.

A walk around the Headingley Hill and Hyde Park Conservation Areas

Hyde Park Pub, 2 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2AS
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the fascinating character and history of the buildings, places and people who lived in Headingley Hill and Hyde Park in the company of Tony Ray, a retired Town Planner.