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, this is the place for you.
Join our informal monthly meetings, led by enthusiastic coordinators.
Pie, peas and a prizes! All part of helping our Researching Heptonstall group continue their regular meetings uncovering some fascinating local histories and helping others… Read More »Fundraising Quiz Night – SOLD OUT!
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… Read More »Walking through Elmet
Come be a part of our research adventure
– because history is better with friends!
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.
Jenny Harper joins us for a virtual talk about the inspiring work of Ethel Carnie Holdsworth and the importance of her work involved in The Clear Light, a publication pivotal to the northern political and social landscape of the 1920’s.
St Thomas à Becket, originally a chapel of ease, was built in the 13th century. Until a church was built at Cross Stone near Todmorden in… Read More »A Spare Church in the Graveyard
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… Read More »Lavena Saltonstall: local tailoress and suffragette
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 us in the museum for our Christmas wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful and sustainable wreath, using natural willow wreath bases and locally sourced foliage.