Huddersfield Civic Society members heard a powerful and deeply moving talk by Halifax Civic Trust. Kim Pearson’s theme was Wainstalls’ Waifs and Strays and was held at the Maurice Jagger Centre on Lister Street, Halifax, HX1 1UZ, on Thursday, April 16. Kim told the poignant story of more than 250 young girls sent from Liverpool’s Brownlow Hill…
After the HCS AGM on the evening of March 25, 2026, members and guests enjoyed an informative talk by Felix Kumi-Ampofo (above), Director of Inclusive Economy, Skills & Culture at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the collaborative organisation covering all five West Yorkshire councils. Felix had described his objectives as including to “set out the…
Local historian David Griffiths gave a talk titled Shaping Huddersfield’s suburbs – the Arts & Crafts influence to more than 50 members and guests of Huddersfield Civic Society. From the 1880s to the 1930s Huddersfield had a strong tradition of domestic architecture rooted in Pennine vernacular styles, documented in David Griffiths’ new book, Huddersfield’s Arts & Crafts Houses. David…
Written by Amanda Boothroyd Three speakers talked about the great work going on to protect and enhance Huddersfield’s green spaces, its precious nature and valued wildlife. The Huddersfield Civic Society event featured Deb Clarke, the development manager from White Rose Forest which is one of the largest community forests in England; Jeff Keenlyside, director from…