The House That Ethel Built
Premier of new one-act play about the life and work of Ethel Carnie Holdsworth. This will be a rehearsed reading followed by a Q and A with the cast and writer.
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Steve Ely – Ted Hughes’s Heptonstall
Ted Hughes expert Steve Ely celebrates Hughes’s love of Heptonstall in a fascinating talk as part of the Ted Hughes’ birthday events.
Alan Fowler – The Cotton Factory Times and cartoons of Sam Fitton
Join us for a fascinating talk from Alan Fowler, economic and social history lecturer, celebrating the unusual success of Sam Fitton, a former mill worker turned cartoonist who illustrated the successful workers’ newspaper, The Cotton Factory Times.
Author Event – Steve Hartley – The Yorkshire Coiners
Meet Steve Hartley, direct descendent of the King of the Coiners, David Hartley. His new book is the definitive guide to the this incredible true story of the coin clipping gang of Cragg Vale. Steve has been a great supporter of the museum and we know this will be a truly special and very welcome return.
Reopening Day
Heptonstall Museum’s opening exhibition begins on 27 May – Criminal Coiners: Life and Death in Wild West Yorkshire gives a glimpse into the lives of those involved in forgery activity which almost ruined English economy in the late 18 century.
Preview & Performance Day
We’re proud to present a jam-packed afternoon of entertainment, giving you a flavour of the events we’re planning throughout the year. Drop in for one… Read More »Preview & Performance Day
Ethel Carnie Holdsworth : Prose & Poetry
A rare opportunity to hear and explore the life and works of Ethel Carnie Holdsworth. This unique event will be an intimate performance of her prose and poetry and an opportunity for audience Q&A. Any donations will support Friends of Heptonstall Museum, a community asset transfer group and registered charity.
The Real Coiners Workshop – Saturday 27 August
When they dragged the Coiners’ King to the gallows, would you have been in the crowd cheering, or silently plotting revenge? When they dragged the… Read More »The Real Coiners Workshop – Saturday 27 August
The Real Coiners Workshop – Tuesday 23 August
When they dragged the Coiners’ King to the gallows, would you have been in the crowd cheering, or silently plotting revenge? When they dragged the… Read More »The Real Coiners Workshop – Tuesday 23 August
Calderdale Council said ‘Yes’!
Calderdale Council approve the community asset transfer proposal from Friends of Heptonstall Museum in July 2022