All you ever wanted to know about the history of St George’s Square in a single day​

A history day focusing on St George’s Square is to be held in Huddersfield.

It’s hosted by Huddersfield Local History Society and will be held at Brian Jackson House on New North Parade on Saturday, November 4 from 9.30am to 4.15pm.

The packed programme features talks and a book launch full of stories from the square called Meet Me At Harold Wilson written by Christine Verguson and Beverley Norris.

The speakers are David Griffiths on A Contested Space: Struggles over the Square; David Wyles on Building the Square: The Power and the Glory; and Susan Major – The Million go Forth: Early Victorian Railway Excursions.

The charge for the day is £10 (free to HLHS members) plus £11.50 for two-course lunch. Anyone is welcome to attend the book launch at 3.30pm.

To book please complete the form below by Monday, October 30 if booking lunch. Cheques payable to Huddersfield Local History Society.