I n this class, local history is given a wide interpretation to include many aspects of the rich social and industrial heritage of Yorkshire. Family history of some individual members are are also interesting.

Sessions comprise outside visits, specialist speakers and contributions form class members

Programme for the Autumn term is listed below

Dewsbury and District Third Age

Local History Group

Meetings at Mirfield Community Centre, Wednesday Mornings at 10.00

Winter Term 2010

6th October Registration

Insanity and the West Riding pauper scheme Part 1 Malcolm Byard

13th October The Railway Man Gerald Egan

20th October Pedal Power Micron Players

27th October Diary of a Housewife Bessie Goldthorpe

and a few words RexMellor

3rd November The lost Industries of Thornhill Lees Stuart Hartley

10th November WW1 A Horbury Perspective Steve Chapman

17th November Insanity and the West Riding Pauper Scheme Part 2 Malcolm Byard and

Stanley Wilson

24th November Percy Shaw The Cats Eye Man Dr John Hargreaves

1st December The History of St. Paulinus School Jim Reagan

8th December Ghosts of Christmas Past and Christmas Lunch at the Travelers rest. Class

15th December Optional Visit to Stanley Royd Museum (maximum 20 places)

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