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Wakefield Historical Society, a talk not to be missed, Dr. David Fletcher to speak to the Society on Christopher Saxton, Elizabethan Mapmaker. Wednesday 9th September, 7-00pm at The History Centre, Wakefield WF1 1JG, all are welcome. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
Wakefield Historical Society, a talk not to be missed, David Fletcher to speak to the Society on Christopher Saxton's Atlas. Wed 9th September, 7-00pm at The History Centre, Wakefield WF1 1JG, all welcome. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
The Wakefield Historical Society is welcoming Dr. David Fletcher to speak to the Society on Christopher Saxton, Elizabethan Mapmaker. on Wednesday evening 9th September, 7-00pm at The History Centre, Kirkgate, Wakefield WF1 1JG, all are welcome. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
The prospectus for the First edition (1934) and Second edition (1939) of the pioneering work by J.W. Walker, Wakefield Its History and People". @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
Now available, Bucklers Yorkshire Buildings: The Architectural and Topographical Drawings of John Buckler and John Chessell Buckler of 1804 1820. A splendidly illustrated volume. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @yvbsg.bsky.social @handhyorkshire.bsky.social
The bookplate of antiquary, John Carter, draughtsman and architect 1748-1817. @churchmonuments.bsky.social @sallybadham.bsky.social @antiquaries.bsky.social
Bookplate of Wakefield historian, J.W. Walker. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
Great morning at Horbury Library celebrating its 120th birthday. Fabulous "book" cake designed, made and donated by Jonathan Boulby of Horbury. A shame to cut and eat it! But they did! @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @darlingreads.bsky.social @horburysouthossett.bsky.social
Are you ready for tomorrow at Horbury Library for the 120th Birthday Party. From 10-00am tomorrow. Lots happening! Love your Library, first opened 14th February 1906. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @horburysouthossett.bsky.social @darrenbyford.bsky.social
Come along on Friday 13th February 10.30am to Horbury Library, when Richard Bell, Horbury artist and natural history writer recalls his lifetime links to his local library. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social @horburysouthossett.bsky.social
Do not miss this event, come along and help celebrate the 120th birthday of Horbury Library on Saturday morning, 14th February. Love your Library, first opened 14th February 1906. @darrenbyford.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
Charles Stothard's published hand-coloured illustration and original sketch drawing for "Letters Written During a Tour Through Normandy, Brittany etc" of 1818 published 1821. @churchmonuments.bsky.social
The splendid plate of Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou drawn 1817 by the inimitable Charles A. Stothard. @churchmonuments.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
A well illustrated account of Charles Roberts & Company Horbury. In stock now. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
Wakefield Historical Society's next meeting 'New Research about the Battle of Wakefield' talk by Paul Dawson, Wed.10th December, 7pm at West Yorkshire History Centre,WF1 1JG. On Zoom @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @richardiiisociety.bsky.social @richardiiisocca.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
A significant study that includes new information on the "battle" of Wakefield. A good area for discussion and debate. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @richardiiisociety.bsky.social
A scholarly and attractive new book on Christopher Saxton, Elizabethan map maker and the Atlas. Available now. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social
Rare gold & garnet sword fitting found in 2022, thought to be 1,200 to 1,300 years old will go on display at the Novium Museum, Chichester, W. Sussex. 👇 BBC News - Rare Saxon artefact to go on display at museum www.bbc.com/news/article...
Rare Saxon artefact to go on display at Chichester museum
The Stopham sword mount has been bought for the Novium Museum after a crowdfunding campaign.
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🏰 Come along to view our amazing model of Sandal Castle and listen to this fascinating talk. You will learn about the use and layout of the Castle from the ruins left behind! - 20 October - starts 5:45pm - Wakefield Library Booking essential, visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-li...
Edward Alexander Wadsworth was born in Cleckheaton in October 1889. He was an extremely talented painter, printmaker, draughtsman and designer. A friend of Wyndham Lewis, he was briefly a Vorticist (1914–15), producing abstract, geometric works such as Abstract Composition (1915, Tate). During
Now in stock at your local bookshop "Darling Reads". "Horbury's Part in Hitler's Downfall". A local history book not to be missed. @darlingreads.bsky.social @darrenbyford.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
For those who say rude things about "Dark Age" medicine then you might want to read this. An Anglo-Saxon remedy can kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
1,000-year-old onion and garlic eye remedy kills MRSA
A 1,000-year-old treatment for eye infections could hold the key to killing antibiotic-resistant superbugs, scientists say.
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A T.E. Lawrence commemorative engraved glass goblet, produced by A.E.H. in 1985, for the 50th anniversary of his death, Number 18.
Handsome and Striking binding on the Castle Hill Press, "Translating the Bruce Rogers Odyssey".
