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Wakefield Historical Society welcomes all those with an interest in history both on a local level and more widely. We aim to promote knowledge of the area's past and raise awareness of local heritage.  

We offer a programme of winter lectures and summer excursions and organise talks and short courses.   Members receive a monthly e-newsletter, a quarterly newsletter and a Society Journal containing original research. 

Following the success of our recent Pontefract to Fotheringhay project, new activities for members include archaeological investigations and the transcribing and indexing of original documents.

Presentation to Kate Taylor, Retiring President

Kate retiring

At the Annual General Meeting held on 14th March, 2012, Kate Taylor retired as President. She was made an Honorary Life Member of the Society and presented with a bouquet of flowers. Pam Judkins, was welcomed as the newly elected President of the Society.
more information: Recent Events

coming events

Next Summer Excursion
Wednesday 13th June: Hawes and Gayle Mill
more information: Summer Excursions

Other Events
Saturday/Sunday 19/20 May 11am to 4pm Chantry Chapel Exhibition: Marking the first anniversary of the opening of the Hepworth Wakefield, Brian Holding.
more information: News

The Lecture programme will resume in September
To read a resumé of the lectures given in the 2011-2012 programme, please see the lecture notes page: lecture notes

manor court rolls

Members working on the Wakefield Manor Court Rolls

TNA

Visiting the National Archives to view documents relevant to Wakefield

portobello project

Researching information about the site of the Battle of Wakefield for the Portobello Project

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