Public talk on new heritage strategy for Kirklees
Tolson Museum in Ravensknowle Park, Huddersfield. Photo from Kirklees Council.
Exploring Huddersfield’s heritage for free in September
People explored Huddersfield’s heritage in September with 100 open buildings and special events across Kirklees. The national Heritage Open Days festival, jointly organised by Huddersfield Civic Society, runs every September – this year from Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 15 – where people had chance to explore many of the town’s buildings. This year…
Greasepaint and Limelight Talk
This illustrated presentation of Huddersfield’s theatres and cinemas by Ian Stevenson was held at New North Road Baptist Church on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7pm. The evening celebrated the many theatres and cinemas that once offered so much pleasure to Huddersfield folk. Local historian Ian Stevenson shared his research and fond memories of some…
What HCS members learned from a visit to Wakefield
Kevin Trickett, MBE, President of Wakefield Civic Society, led 20 HCS members and friends on a walk covering Westgate and the many yards and passages that lead off this historic thoroughfare. Covering an area that has seen improvements as part of a 4-year High Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) initiative funded by Historic England and…