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Talk on local history with Holme Valley Civic Society

About the event

Holme Valley Civic Society with members of Holmfirth Local History Group present a programme of talks, usually on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm (September to May, except December) at Holmfirth Civic Hall.

Visitors are very welcome to attend (£5 per meeting) or may like to join the Society (£15 includes all meetings in the season).

Please click on the link under Further Information for more details.

Dates and venues

  • Thursday 15 January 2026 - 7:30pm, Tonight: How to Research The History of Your House – Featuring Examples From the Holme Valley by Ian Stevenson. Visitors £5 on the door, cash only.
  • Thursday 19 February 2026 - 7:30pm, Tonight: Washpit – A Woolly History by Sian Salt. Visitors £5 on the door, cash only.
  • Thursday 19 March 2026 - 7:30pm, Tonight: The Story of Armitage Bridge by John Avison. Visitors £5 on the door, cash only.
  • Thursday 16 April 2026 - 7:30pm, Tonight: Florence Lockwood – Suffragist by Janette Martin & Rebecca Gill. Visitors £5 on the door, cash only.
  • Thursday 21 May 2026 - 7:30pm, Tonight: Titus Salt and Saltaire by Susan Hartley. Visitors £5 on the door, cash only.

Further information

Themes

Learning, interest and advice Events related to advice, education and careers, as well as learning for fun. Also, talks, guided walks, and events of historical or other interest.