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Talk on history, often local, with Spen Valley Historical Society (Cleckheaton)

About the event

Spen Valley Historical Society holds monthly meetings (except August) and normally has a talk, often of local interest. Please see under Dates and Venues for this month's topic.

Visitors are welcome to attend - admission £4.

(Members £2 per meeting - membership is £10).

Refreshments from 7pm, talks start promptly at 7.30pm.

Please click on the link under Further Information for more details and to check for any late changes.

Contacts

Kathryn Harrison
07866 310162

Dates and venues

  • Wednesday 12 November 2025 - 7:30pm, The Bernard Howgate Memorial Lecture - "The Yorkshire Coalfield" Christine Leveridge
  • Wednesday 10 December 2025 - 7:30pm, "An exhibition and description of War Memorabilia'' by Richard Perkins
  • Wednesday 14 January 2026 - 7:30pm, "Victorian Origins of Local Brass Bands" Paul Harrison
  • Wednesday 11 February 2026 - 7:30pm, "Methodist Worthies in the Heavy Woollen District" Andrew Dalton
  • Wednesday 11 March 2026 - 7:30pm, "History of the Huddersfield & West Yorkshire Fire Service" Chris Smith

Further information

Documents

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.