David Glover offers an opportunity to hear his unique perspective on the fascinating story of the Cragg Vale Coiners and his ongoing research in the atmospheric surroundings of Heptonstall Museum.
Nick Wilding’s film about the history of Heptonstall spans centuries of fascinating life in the village and uncovers wonderful stories from those who grew up surrounded by its beauty and traditions.
Join Jodie Hollander to Heptonstall Museum for a further opportunity to enjoy one of her popular poetry workshops. This year Jodie is visiting as part of her poet-in-residence stay at 1 Aspinall Street, the former childhood home of Ted Hughes.
a cornucopia of poets in Ted Hughes’ heartland for an evening of Hughes-inspired poetry, wine and discussion. With poets Sarah Corbett, Michael Crowley, Jodie Hollander, Ed Reiss, Michael Stewart and Charlotte Whetton and a discussion with American poet Jodie Hollander about her residency at The Elmet Trust and new work responding to the Hughesian landscape.
Author Jill Liddington joins us to tell another story of Hebden Bridge’s involvement in historical change. This time, Lavena Saltonstall, daughter of a fustian dyer who became part of the suffragette movement. Lavena Saltonstall was born in 1881 in the valley below Heptonstall, and around her tenth birthday became a half-time tailoress. In 1906 Lavena got… Read More »Lavena Saltonstall: local tailoress and suffragette
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A real one off event. Meet Steve Welsh, whose personal passion for Roman history has seen him literally walk the talk crossing Hadrian’s Wall in his Roman regalia
Please note The Elmet Trust are the organisers of this event. membership rates do not apply. Meeting at Heptonstall Museum - Join award-winning poet and novelist, Michael Stewart, on a walk through Elmet, which, according to Ted Hughes, was the last British Celtic Kingdom, a ‘wilderness, a notorious refuge for criminals, a hide-out for refuges’.… Read More »Walking through Elmet
We have been gifted a collection of original watercolour art from two artists - Rob Mitchell and Robin Webster - to help raise money for the museum. This is an exciting opportunity for you to own a piece of affordable, original art. This is the first of 3 Art Sales that will take place leading… Read More »Affordable Art Sale
Part of our Researching Heptonstall group, we’re offering an opportunity to learn archiving skills with a visit to the West Yorkshire Archive Service in Halifax. Session will include: What the archives service team do An overview of the collections held – with specific reference to Heptonstall What resources there are to help people identify archival… Read More »An Introduction to West Yorkshire Archives Service
Researching Heptonstall is a community-led group for anyone with a passion for uncovering the past. Whether you're diving into your family history, the story of your house, or the secrets of a specific area - join us in helping unravel routes, networks and connections that have made Heptonstall such a fascinating hilltop town.
New Worlds Down Under. In 1788 the First Fleet landed at Botany Bay with its first cohort of convicts including women. The settlement of Australia had begun. The remaining phases were more varied as free settler colonies emerged with women viewed as primary agents of successful settlement. Dr Mary Ellen joins us to explore this… Read More »New Worlds Down Under
