
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).
- Telephone: 07776211891
- Email: admin@lightcliffehistory.org.uk
- Website: Lightcliffe and District Local History Society
Lightcliffe CE Primary School
Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe
HALIFAX
HX3 8TH
United Kingdom