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Tours of Wakefield's Town and County Halls

Posted on 2 January 2020 01:21 PM by Kevin Trickett

As part of the Society's contribution to the Wakefield Rhubarb Festival, we are once again offering two guided tours of Wakefield's Town and County Halls on Friday, 21st February. Each tour begins with a short talk, to be given in the Society's office at the Town Hall. he first session begins at 10.30am and the second one at 2pm. Booking is essential.

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Tour of Wakefield Town Hall and County Hall

Posted on 20 February 2019 04:31 PM by

Join us on Friday, 22nd February for a free tour of Wakefield's principal civic buildings.

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Visit to Leeds University Campus, Brotherton Library and University Art Gallery

Posted on 16 October 2018 06:53 PM by

Join us for this tour of Leeds University on Monday, 22nd October. Make your own way there and meet up at 10.30 am outside the Parkinson Building on Woodhouse Lane.

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Heritage Open Days 2017 - Tour offered by Wakefield Civic Society Sunday, 10th September

Posted on 30 August 2017 06:04 PM by

Join us for a guided walk of Wood Street as part of our offer for Heritage Open Days.

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Guided tours of Wakefield Town and County Halls

Posted on 16 January 2017 02:41 AM by

Ever wanted to see inside Wakefield's Town and County Halls? Well, here's an ideal opportunity to see the principal public rooms and to learn something of the buildings' history.

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Tours of Wakefield Town Hall and County Hall

Posted on 12 January 2016 06:07 PM by

Wakefield will be hosting the annual Food Drink and Rhubarb Festival over three days from 19th to 21st February and the Society will be making its own contribution to the programme. Join us for this special guided tour of two of Wakefield's key civic buildings on Friday morning, from 10.30 until 12 noon.

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