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Lightcliffe and District Local History Society Events for 2025-26

We extend a warm welcome to anyone interested in joining us for just one or two talks, or for the whole season.

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We extend a warm welcome to anyone interested in joining us for just one or two talks, or for the whole season.

  • There will be a refreshments interval at 8.15pm.
Date Event Speaker
24th September 2025

The Summer Game

On its 150th anniversary Bob Horne looks back at the influence of Lightcliffe Cricket Club in our community.

Bob Horne
22nd October 2025

Clifton: Its People and its Environs 

Margot Atherton returns to the village of her ancestors to recall many aspects of past life: religion, education, occupations, pubs and halls.

Margot Atherton
3rd December 2025

A Voyage around My Father

Richard Millington revisits some of his father's presentations to the society, including those that covered the village at war, H. P. Jackson of Coley, and local shops and businesses.

Richard Millington
4th March 2026

Round the Rookes and across to t' Wheel 'Oile

Mary Twentyman visits the three Rookes Halls to tell the stories behind their history, and finishes her Norwood Green sojourn at the former public house.

Mary Twentyman
15th April 2026

Workers' Housing

Homes built for a local workforce, be it the professional, managerial or the labouring classes, litter the county. John Brooke explores those in the immediate area.

John Brooke

 Cost

  • Membership subscription - £10 per season.
  • Non-members - £3 per meeting.

Contact

For more information about this event contact Bob Horne (Chairman).

location
Address

Lightcliffe CE Primary School
Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe
HALIFAX
HX3 8TH
United Kingdom