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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

(All above prices were correct in 2025)

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

  • Thursday 8 October 2026 - 7:30pm, Today's talk: "Four Squared and Woolshops in Halifax" Anne Kirker
  • Thursday 12 November 2026 - 7:30pm, Today's talk: "The Yorkshire Coalfield" Christine Leveridge
  • Thursday 10 December 2026 - 7:30pm, Today's talk: by Richard Perkins whose talk will be about his Exhibition of War Memorabilia
  • Thursday 14 January 2027 - 7:30pm, Today's talk: "Victorian Origins of Local Brass Bands" Paul Harrison
  • Thursday 11 February 2027 - 7:30pm, Today's talk: "Methodist Worthies in the Heavy Woollen District" Andrew Dalton
  • Thursday 11 March 2027 - 7:30pm, Today's talk: "History of the Huddersfield & West Yorkshire Fire Service" Chris Smith
  • Thursday 8 April 2027 - 7:30pm, Today's talk: "Bess of Hardwick and the Cavendish Legacy" David Glover

Further information

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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.