Heritage Open Days, 2024
There are a number of events taking place this year under the Heritage Open Days umbrella with a road or transport history theme. These include:
- A talk on the medieval road system around Batley: Saturday 7th September, 2 pm, at Batley Library. For further details click here
- Howden, a communications hub: an exhibition in Howden Minster from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm every day from Monday 9th to Saturday 14th September. For further details click here
- A display of Spen Valley Routes, Networks and Connections – from Roman Roads to Motorways – Trains, Trams, Turnpikes and Pathways; at Cleckheaton Library, Saturday 14th September, 10 am to 2 pm. For further details click here
- Otley Courthouse: how a rural Yorkshire town with an ancient crossing point over the River Wharfe made connections with the wider world over the centuries; Saturday 7th September. For further details click here
- Wholestone Moor tracks and roads: a heritage walk above Scapegoat Hill in the Colne Valley; Saturday 14th September, 10 am for approx three hours; pre-booking essential. For further details click here
- Spen Valley Heritage Markers: a four mile trail to see three old waymarkers restored and repaired by Spen Valley Civic Society, led by MP Kim Leadbeater; Saturday 7th September, 11 am. For further details click here
Northern Spring Meeting, 2025
The next local meeting of the Society will take place on Saturday 12th April, at Gargrave Village Hall. Programme details will follow in due course
Our venue is: The Annex, Gargrave Village Hall, 20 West Street, Gargrave, BD23 3PT
Gargrave station has rail services from West Yorkshire and Cumbria (visit NorthernRailway.co.uk for details). The village also has an hourly bus service from Skipton and Lancaster (visit Dalesbus.org for details). By road the village hall is located just off the A65. There is a free parking at the village hall (30 spaces) and in an adjacent public car park.
We’ll have use of the kitchen and seating at the village hall if you want to bring a packed lunch. There’s also a couple of cafes, a pub and a Co-op store in Gargrave.
We will be happy to publicise any relevant local meetings here. Use the Contact us link on the left.
In Memoriam
Click here. as we pay tribute to some now sadly deceased Yorkshire members and acknowledge their contributions to the Society.