vice-presidents

John Goodchild has spent a lifetime in the field of local history and is a leading authority on the history of the West Riding. A great many of his  books and essays have been published, and he holds an Honorary Master's degree from the Open University. Over sixty years he has amassed documentary material and his archive is available to researchers in his Study Centre behind Drury Lane Library. He is well known for his many lectures and guided walks.

Pam Judkins has worked for many years for the Museum Service based in Wakefield, and has taken a particular interest in archaeological matters. In 2010 she led the successful project Pontefract to Fotheringhay to commemorate the funeral procession of Richard, Duke of York in 1476.

Deborah Scriven has maintained an interest in local history over many years, being a founder and active member of the Ossett Historical Society since the late 1970s. In 1997 she became the Local Studies librarian for Wakefield, which brought her into contact with local and family historians from across the world. Since taking early retirement in 2010, she has continued to be involved in both research and voluntary projects . She joined the Wakefield Historical Society Council in 1998 and was Lecture Secretary 2002-2011.