History

Last month we had a great meeting with a special visit from Fiona and Terry giving a presentation about the 136 year history of Geo Spence on Wellington Raod. It was all filmed by George Ward for local tv which you can view here https://en-gb.facebook.com/.../a-new.../1498436577783150Plans for the future include creating a 19th century map of […]

Join our curatorial staff for a look at the evolution of buildings in 19th Century Leeds. With plentiful hot drinks, cake, fruit and a chance to look at some of our ephemera collections up close. From grand civic buildings to vernacular architecture, we will examine how a Georgian town became a grand Victorian city through […]

At the next meeting of the New Wortley History Group we will be receiving a visit from Rimpu from Armley Library. Rimpu has kindly been doing some research for about local businesses in the area at the Local History Library. This is to help us with the idea of building a map of 19th Century […]

A free drop in talks series for the over 55s. No booking required. Tea and coffee provided on a PAYF basis. 10am doors for a 10.15am start.

Join our curatorial team to explore the rich history of this local area through photographs, documents, objects and oral testimony. We will look at education, industry, and recreation and explore the fascinating local stories and myths that have come to make up the heritage of the area we know today. Hot drinks, cake and biscuits […]

New Wortley History GroupPlease feel free to email me with any information, memories or you would like to get involved rhea.bentley@newwortleycc.org.uk

We wonder what Queen Victoria would think about us talking about her now, 124 years after her death, as we eat a piece of Victoria Sponge cake and daintily sip our tea (probably not as nice a cup as the one pictured- sorry) in a Victorian museum, looking at a scrapbook of her visit to […]

Join Bramley History Society on Wednesday June 4 2025 at 6pm at Full Circle Funerals on Broad Lane for a trip down memory lane. Explore the rich history of Bramley through stories and photographs, shared by local historians and residents. During the evening members of the Bramley History Society will discuss various parts of Bramley’s rich history, including the controversial […]

A peep up the chimney to examine myths, folklore and prejudices about chimney sweeps, as well harsh realities about the campaign to improve working conditions and against the exploitation of climbing boys. This study day looks at material from the huge collection of Sweepiana amassed by Dr Henry which is now looked after by Leeds […]

Join us for a look back at the end of the Second World War 80 years ago this year, with a particular focus on VJ Day (15 Aug 1945) but also looking at VE Day (8 May 1945). We welcome any reminiscences you are happy to share with us, or memories relating to the end […]