DEWSBURY & DISTRICT THIRD AGE

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Local History Class - Mirfield

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 term is listed below

Dewsbury and District Third Age

Local History Group

 

Meetings at Mirfield Community Centre, Wednesday Mornings at 10.00

Winter Term  2012

 

January 11th         Registration & My Life in Textiles                                                        Len Gardner

 

January 18th         Yesterday's Humour                                                                            John Wallace

 

January 25th         My First Job                                                                                        Malcolm Byard & members

 

February 1st          A History of Pontefract Castle                                                              Steve Chapman

 

February 8th          A History of Batley Grammar                                                                Malcolm Byard

 

February 15th        Two Religious Communities                                                                  Kate Taylor

 

February 22nd        Notable Batley Women                                                                        Malcolm Haigh

 

February 29th        West Yorkshire Waterways                                                                    Sandra Bligh                    

 

March 7th              Mirfield Fire Brigade                                                                              Michael Stopford

 

March 14th            Family History                                                                                        John Savage

 

Optional trip on March 21st

Visit to Leeds Library