Forthcoming events
8th September 2026
10:00 am
Mary’s talk is drawn from the research for her book in which she outlines how Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy led the way in early women’s rights and fighting for the vote.
13th October 2026
10:00 am
Ron is one of our members who has given us very entertaining talks before. This talk covers the use of Britain's railways to deliver mail, and some more unusual items, […]
10th November 2026
10:00 am
Paul will talk on the history of the CWGC and its work today. Beginning with how the Commission began, its work during the First and Second World Wars and concluding […]
8th December 2026
10:00 am
Eddie explores the past, present and possible future of the county (with some music and poetry)
12th January 2027
10:00 am
Sue Woodcock writes a diary for the Yorkshire Post on a Saturday and is officially one of England’s top 20 eccentrics, from a book by Henry Hemmings called ‘In Search of […]
9th February 2027
10:00 am
John served as an Officer of HMRC and The Border Force for 42 years in various roles culminating as the Head Of Detection NE England and Assistant Director UK Border […]