Events Calendar

Tue 17 Nov 2026

This presentation will tell the story behind the emergence of the Imperial War graves Commission and later the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the challenge it faced in paying due respect to those who gave their lives for their country. Free for members or tickets are available for non members for £3 on the door at £3.96 from Eventbrite (booking fee included)

Pontefract Masonic Hall 1, Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF8 3PA

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Enjoy a country walk? Fascinated by local heritage? Combine the two by joining our friendly guide in this 2-hour circular walk around the National Coal Mining Museum. Discover shadows of the industry hidden in the landscape that may surprise you!

National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

Fri 20 Nov 2026

Pontefract & District Archaeology & History Society Programme of Talks 2026 – 2027. Talk by Anthony Dawson. Non-members are welcome at a charge of £4 on the door.

Carleton Grange Community Centre, Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

Mon 23 Nov 2026

Join the Wakefield Local and Family History Network for a festive conversation exploring Christmas traditions, past and present. How does your family celebrate Christmas today? Are there special customs, favourite foods, or cherished rituals that have been passed down through the generations? Come along to share stories, memories, and family histories as the group uncovers the many ways Christmas has been celebrated through time. Part of the group's monthly programme of events. All are welcome, sessions are free and drop-in.

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 5 Dec 2026

Wakefield & District Family History Society Meeting, open to all. Drawing on his extensive research into 19th and early 20th century Yorkshire watermen families, David Scrimgeour will share what he has learned about the BMD facts so important to family historians. Illustrated with examples peculiar to life on the waterways this is not a presentation for the faint hearted. The happy events of births and marriages are outweighed by the many unnatural deaths associated with what was a very, very hazardous occupation for the watermen and their families.

1 Victoria St, Wakefield WF1 2NE

Sat 5 Dec 2026

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Wed 9 Dec 2026

Wakefield Historical Society Lecture Programme 2026/27. A talk by Fr. Christopher Johnson of Horbury, about a former vicar of Horbury, John Sharp, born in 1810, whose father, Samuel Sharp DD, was the vicar of Wakefield for 45 years. Admission free to members of Wakefield Historical Society, £2 suggested donation for non-members.

West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG

Thu 17 Dec 2026

Enjoy a country walk? Fascinated by local heritage? Combine the two by joining our friendly guide in this 2-hour circular walk around the National Coal Mining Museum. Discover shadows of the industry hidden in the landscape that may surprise you!

National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

Fri 18 Dec 2026

Pontefract & District Archaeology & History Society Programme of Talks 2026 – 2027. Talk by Dave Smith, followed by an annual Christmas Buffet. Contact the Society to find out more: enquiries@pontarc.org.uk.

Carleton Grange Community Centre, Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

Sat 2 Jan 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Fri 15 Jan 2027

Pontefract & District Archaeology & History Society Programme of Talks 2026 – 2027. Talk by Janet Niepokojczycka. Non-members are welcome at a charge of £4 on the door.

Carleton Grange Community Centre, Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

Tue 19 Jan 2027

John Gully – A Journey back to Ackworth. A Talk by Stephen Carlile. Free for members or tickets are available for non members for £3 on the door at £3.96 from Eventbrite (booking fee included).

Pontefract Masonic Hall, 1, Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF8 3PA

Thu 21 Jan 2027

Wakefield Historical Society Lecture Programme 2026/27. Talk by Dr. Joanne Harrison RIBA IHBC. Joint meeting with Wakefield Civic Society in the Kingswood Suite at Wakefield Town Hall at 7.30pm.

Wakefield Town Hall, Wood St, Wakefield WF1 2HQ

Mon 25 Jan 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 6 Feb 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Wed 10 Feb 2027

Wakefield Historical Society Lecture Programme 2026/27. A talk by Steven Burt, author and historian, about Ralph Thoresby (1658–1725), and the Leeds-based Thoresby Society. Admission free to members of Wakefield Historical Society, £2 suggested donation for non-members.

West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG

Fri 19 Feb 2027

Pontefract & District Archaeology & History Society Programme of Talks 2026 – 2027. Talk by David Pickersgill. Non-members are welcome at a charge of £4 on the door.

Carleton Grange Community Centre, Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

Mon 22 Feb 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 6 Mar 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Wed 10 Mar 2027

Wakefield Historical Society AGM, followed by a series of short talks. Admission free to members of Wakefield Historical Society, £2 suggested donation for non-members.

West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG

Fri 19 Mar 2027

Pontefract & District Archaeology & History Society Programme of Talks 2026 – 2027. Talk by speaker from MAP Ltd. Non-members are welcome at a charge of £4 on the door.

Carleton Grange Community Centre, Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

Mon 22 Mar 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 3 Apr 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Wed 7 Apr 2027

Wakefield Historical Society Lecture Programme 2026/27. A talk by Sylvia Thomas, Honorary Collections Liaison Officer at the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society on the project to conserve 18th century. Land transfer deeds from the Manor of Wakefield.

West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG

Fri 16 Apr 2027

Pontefract & District Archaeology & History Society Programme of Talks 2026 – 2027. Talk by Tony Wilmott (VP). Non-members are welcome at a charge of £4 on the door. Please note this is followed by the Society's 2027 AGM, open only to members.

Carleton Grange Community Centre, Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

Mon 26 Apr 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 1 May 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Wed 12 May 2027

Wakefield Historical Society Lecture Programme 2026/27. Talks from the Wakefield Historical Society Research Group. Admission free to members of Wakefield Historical Society, £2 suggested donation for non-members.

West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG

Mon 24 May 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 5 Jun 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 28 Jun 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 3 Jul 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 26 Jul 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 7 Aug 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 23 Aug 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 4 Sep 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 27 Sep 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 2 Oct 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 25 Oct 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 6 Nov 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 22 Nov 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 4 Dec 2027

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 27 Dec 2027

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 1 Jan 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 24 Jan 2028

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 5 Feb 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 28 Feb 2028

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 4 Mar 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 27 Mar 2028

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 1 Apr 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 24 Apr 2028

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 6 May 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 22 May 2028

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 3 Jun 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 26 Jun 2028

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 1 Jul 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 24 Jul 2028

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 5 Aug 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 28 Aug 2028

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 2 Sep 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 25 Sep 2028

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 7 Oct 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH

Mon 23 Oct 2028

All are welcome to this friendly group. Sessions are free and drop-in, often focused on local heritage and family history research topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information, contact Wakefield Library: Telephone: 01924 305 376 Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2DD

Sat 4 Nov 2028

Contact the group to find out more: info@felkirk.co.uk

Old Schoolroom next to St Peter’s Church, Church Ln, South Hiendley, Barnsley S72 9DH