• Historical Dance Workshop

    Mechanics Institute 76 Kirkgate, Bradford

    Step back into the 17th century through dance, music and history in this lively, hands-on workshop. Learn how people danced during this fascinating period before trying the steps for yourself. […]

  • The Bradford Women’s Humanity League and Peace Crusade

    Bradford Mechanics Institute 76 Kirkgate, Bradford

    Discover the story behind Resist – Claire Wellesley-Smith’s textile artwork inspired by Bradford Women’s Humanity League. Resist reimagines the 1917 march through textiles, found materials, natural dyes and hundreds of hand-stitched marks. […]

  • Bradford Playhouse

    Bradford Playhouse, 4-12 Chapel Street, Bradford, BD1 5DL

    Go behind the scenes at Bradford Playhouse for a day celebrating the history of this 1930s Art Deco theatre. Take a backstage tour, explore archive displays, follow the family-friendly Alfie […]

  • The Parish Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Burley in Wharfedale

    The Parish Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley

    Explore St Mary’s Church in Burley in Wharfedale and discover its beautiful stained glass, oak choir stalls, pulpit and altar rail crafted by renowned woodcarver Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. See how […]

  • St Mary’s Church, Wyke

    St Mary’s Church Green Lane, Wyke, Bradford

    Visit St Mary’s Church, Wyke, the much-loved ‘Church on the Hill’, which has served the community since 1847. Wander around this historic place of worship at your own pace, with […]

  • St John Fisher & St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Burley in Wharfedale

    St John Fisher & St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Bradford Road, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley

    Visit SS John Fisher & Thomas More Roman Catholic Church in Burley-in-Wharfedale and enjoy a warm welcome as part of Heritage Open Days. Take the opportunity to explore this local […]

  • Low Moor Local History Group: Low Moor Munitions Explosion Walk

    Victoria Park Oakenshaw Cleckheaton Road, Low Moor, Bradford

    Join Low Moor Local History Group for a guided walk exploring the devastating 1916 munitions factory explosion that killed 40 people, including six firemen. Visit locations affected by the blast […]

  • Images from the Archives: A Visual Extravaganza of Keighley Through Time

    Keighley Local Studies Library, Keighley Library, North Street, Keighley, BD21 3SX

    Step into Keighley’s past through rarely seen photographs, historic maps, sale plans and images from Ian Dewhirst’s archive. Discover local people, family life, vanished streets, factories, mills, shops and familiar […]