Wakefield Historical Society UK
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Our Society aims to promote knowledge of the past and preservation of local heritage in Wakefield and beyond
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in 1849 when the authorities tried to ban the bonfire that year. The resulting serious and violent riots and were widely reported throughout the country. The report is from the 'Leeds Intelligencer' You will need to enlarge the image 2/2 @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
in 1849 when the authorities tried to ban the bonfire that year. The resulting serious and violent riots and were widely reported throughout the country. The report is from the 'Leeds Intelligencer' You will need to enlarge the image 2/2 @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
@ncmme.bsky.social hold and conserve a collection of miners' banners
October 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
@ncmme.bsky.social hold and conserve a collection of miners' banners