@rickarobooks.bsky.social
1928 Brough Superior catalogue.
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
1928 Brough Superior catalogue.
A significant study that includes new information on the "battle" of Wakefield. A good area for discussion and debate. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @richardiiisociety.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A significant study that includes new information on the "battle" of Wakefield. A good area for discussion and debate. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @richardiiisociety.bsky.social
There are plans to upgrade Reading Groups? @wflibraries.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
There are plans to upgrade Reading Groups? @wflibraries.bsky.social
Anyone for Cricket! @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Anyone for Cricket! @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social
A scholarly and attractive new book on Christopher Saxton, Elizabethan map maker and the Atlas. Available now. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
A scholarly and attractive new book on Christopher Saxton, Elizabethan map maker and the Atlas. Available now. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social
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Rare gold & garnet sword fitting found in 2022, thought to be 1,200 to 1,300 years old will go on display at the Novium Museum, Chichester, W. Sussex. 👇
BBC News - Rare Saxon artefact to go on display at museum
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Rare Saxon artefact to go on display at museum
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Rare Saxon artefact to go on display at Chichester museum
The Stopham sword mount has been bought for the Novium Museum after a crowdfunding campaign.
www.bbc.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Rare gold & garnet sword fitting found in 2022, thought to be 1,200 to 1,300 years old will go on display at the Novium Museum, Chichester, W. Sussex. 👇
BBC News - Rare Saxon artefact to go on display at museum
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Rare Saxon artefact to go on display at museum
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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🏰 Come along to view our amazing model of Sandal Castle and listen to this fascinating talk. You will learn about the use and layout of the Castle from the ruins left behind!
- 20 October
- starts 5:45pm
- Wakefield Library
Booking essential, visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-li...
- 20 October
- starts 5:45pm
- Wakefield Library
Booking essential, visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-li...
October 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🏰 Come along to view our amazing model of Sandal Castle and listen to this fascinating talk. You will learn about the use and layout of the Castle from the ruins left behind!
- 20 October
- starts 5:45pm
- Wakefield Library
Booking essential, visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-li...
- 20 October
- starts 5:45pm
- Wakefield Library
Booking essential, visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-li...
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Edward Alexander Wadsworth was born in Cleckheaton in October 1889. He was an extremely talented painter, printmaker, draughtsman and designer. A friend of Wyndham Lewis, he was briefly a Vorticist (1914–15), producing abstract, geometric works such as Abstract Composition (1915, Tate). During
August 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Edward Alexander Wadsworth was born in Cleckheaton in October 1889. He was an extremely talented painter, printmaker, draughtsman and designer. A friend of Wyndham Lewis, he was briefly a Vorticist (1914–15), producing abstract, geometric works such as Abstract Composition (1915, Tate). During
See the blog for more; rickarobooks.co.uk/2025/08/16/a...
August 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
See the blog for more; rickarobooks.co.uk/2025/08/16/a...
Now in stock at your local bookshop "Darling Reads". "Horbury's Part in Hitler's Downfall". A local history book not to be missed. @darlingreads.bsky.social @darrenbyford.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Now in stock at your local bookshop "Darling Reads". "Horbury's Part in Hitler's Downfall". A local history book not to be missed. @darlingreads.bsky.social @darrenbyford.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
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For those who say rude things about "Dark Age" medicine then you might want to read this.
An Anglo-Saxon remedy can kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
An Anglo-Saxon remedy can kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
1,000-year-old onion and garlic eye remedy kills MRSA
A 1,000-year-old treatment for eye infections could hold the key to killing antibiotic-resistant superbugs, scientists say.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
For those who say rude things about "Dark Age" medicine then you might want to read this.
An Anglo-Saxon remedy can kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
An Anglo-Saxon remedy can kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
A T.E. Lawrence commemorative engraved glass goblet, produced by A.E.H. in 1985, for the 50th anniversary of his death, Number 18.
June 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A T.E. Lawrence commemorative engraved glass goblet, produced by A.E.H. in 1985, for the 50th anniversary of his death, Number 18.
Handsome and Striking binding on the Castle Hill Press, "Translating the Bruce Rogers Odyssey".
May 19, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Handsome and Striking binding on the Castle Hill Press, "Translating the Bruce Rogers Odyssey".
Nanook in the North enjoying the sun in his garden.
May 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Nanook in the North enjoying the sun in his garden.
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🎉🎉𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗲
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝟭𝟰 & 𝟭𝟱 𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲.
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗲
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝟭𝟰 & 𝟭𝟱 𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲.
May 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🎉🎉𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗲
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝟭𝟰 & 𝟭𝟱 𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲.
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗲
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝟭𝟰 & 𝟭𝟱 𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲.
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#FindsFriday
The scabbard stud, or boss - about 13mm (0.5in) in diameter and inlaid with red stones separated by strips of sheet gold - was found in September👇
#History
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The scabbard stud, or boss - about 13mm (0.5in) in diameter and inlaid with red stones separated by strips of sheet gold - was found in September👇
#History
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
King's Lynn detectorist unearths warrior's gold scabbard stud
Experts say the stud, found at a detecting rally, could be one of
www.bbc.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 6:42 AM
#FindsFriday
The scabbard stud, or boss - about 13mm (0.5in) in diameter and inlaid with red stones separated by strips of sheet gold - was found in September👇
#History
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The scabbard stud, or boss - about 13mm (0.5in) in diameter and inlaid with red stones separated by strips of sheet gold - was found in September👇
#History
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Swaledale Sheep-Breeders Association Flock Books. @dbderbzbooks.bsky.social @brockholes-preston.bsky.social @swaledalemutton.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The Swaledale Sheep-Breeders Association Flock Books. @dbderbzbooks.bsky.social @brockholes-preston.bsky.social @swaledalemutton.bsky.social
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Tonight!
7pm, Wednesday 12 March
West Yorkshire History Centre Kirkgate Wakefield
Wakefield Historical Society AGM. The AGM will be followed by short talks.
Find out more:
www.wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/whs-events/l...
7pm, Wednesday 12 March
West Yorkshire History Centre Kirkgate Wakefield
Wakefield Historical Society AGM. The AGM will be followed by short talks.
Find out more:
www.wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/whs-events/l...
Lecture Programme - Wakefield Historical Society
Promoting knowledge of the area's past
www.wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk
March 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Tonight!
7pm, Wednesday 12 March
West Yorkshire History Centre Kirkgate Wakefield
Wakefield Historical Society AGM. The AGM will be followed by short talks.
Find out more:
www.wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/whs-events/l...
7pm, Wednesday 12 March
West Yorkshire History Centre Kirkgate Wakefield
Wakefield Historical Society AGM. The AGM will be followed by short talks.
Find out more:
www.wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/whs-events/l...
Wednesday March 12th the AGM
@wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
there will be short talks: “The portraits of Thomas Gent, printer and historian”, "Wakefield's first station plans, "Reform School, "Burgess Rolls" and more besides. Do come along. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
@wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
there will be short talks: “The portraits of Thomas Gent, printer and historian”, "Wakefield's first station plans, "Reform School, "Burgess Rolls" and more besides. Do come along. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
March 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Wednesday March 12th the AGM
@wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
there will be short talks: “The portraits of Thomas Gent, printer and historian”, "Wakefield's first station plans, "Reform School, "Burgess Rolls" and more besides. Do come along. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
@wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
there will be short talks: “The portraits of Thomas Gent, printer and historian”, "Wakefield's first station plans, "Reform School, "Burgess Rolls" and more besides. Do come along. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
Happy World Book Day
March 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Happy World Book Day
An account of the career of Peter Brears in the museum world. @ @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
March 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
An account of the career of Peter Brears in the museum world. @ @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
The Gentlewoman's Kitchen, by Peter Brears, published by Wakefield Historical Publications 1984. @visitwakefield.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
March 2, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The Gentlewoman's Kitchen, by Peter Brears, published by Wakefield Historical Publications 1984. @visitwakefield.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
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Shown in the first image is a copper printing plate depicting the bust of a crowned king holding a pyx, from the east window in York Cathedral. If we invert the colours, we get the second image, which really highlights the intricate details that were carved into the plate with great skill.
March 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Shown in the first image is a copper printing plate depicting the bust of a crowned king holding a pyx, from the east window in York Cathedral. If we invert the colours, we get the second image, which really highlights the intricate details that were carved into the plate with great skill.
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View of Rotherham, c.1830, by William Cowen, 1791-1864 (Clifton Park Museum). #NorthernArt
March 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM
View of Rotherham, c.1830, by William Cowen, 1791-1864 (Clifton Park Museum). #NorthernArt
Spring flowers and Nanook in Carr Lodge Park, Horbury. @horburysouthossett.bsky.social @darlingreads.bsky.social @heirline.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Spring flowers and Nanook in Carr Lodge Park, Horbury. @horburysouthossett.bsky.social @darlingreads.bsky.social @heirline.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social