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The Leeds Waits at Oakwell Hall: history talk with music

About the event

The Leeds Waits are a re-creation of the official musicians of the Borough of Leeds, offering unique concerts that shine a light on the lesser-known corners of English and Yorkshire history.

Come along, be entertained, and discover the stories they didn’t teach you at school!

Please click on the link under Further Information for more details and online booking. Ticket price £10.

Contacts

Oakwell Hall

Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9LG

01924 324761

Dates and venues

  • Wednesday 29 April 2026 - 11:00am, The Private Life of Henry VII — a delightfully irreverent journey through the courts of Europe as a recently widowed king begins the hunt for a second wife.
  • Wednesday 20 May 2026 - 11:00am, Costume Through the Ages - The Leeds Waits open their personal costume collection to reveal how fashion — from the 17th to the 19th centuries — reflected status, identity, practicality, and changing taste.
  • Tuesday 30 June 2026 - 11:00am, Yorkshire and The Civil War - Through music, narrative, and living history, discover how Yorkshire leaders shaped the conflict, and explore the key battles fought across the county, including the pivotal Battle of Adwalton Moor.
  • Wednesday 15 July 2026 - 11:00am, The Bard and his Music -Step into the soundworld of Elizabethan England as The Leeds Waits reveal the musical life of the world’s most famous playwright.

Further information

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Themes

Kirklees Museums and Galleries There are exhibitions, activities, workshops, talks and other events in Kirklees Museums and Galleries, and you'll always find something to do. Please see the list under Events for more details.
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.