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The Regeneration of Wakefield - Talk

Posted on 16 March 2015 09:58 AM by

The regeneration of Wakefield city centre and surrounding areas continues apace. Following on from proposals to redevelop the Kirkgate area, Wakefield Council has recently announced plans for the Civic Quarter around Wood Street. The Society has been very supportive of the regeneration work carried out so far and we have invited the Council's James Stephenson, Senior Development Manager for Wakefield, to update members on all the latest plans.

Up to a Point - Pyramids in Yorkshire and Beyond - talk

Posted on 9 February 2015 01:14 PM by

Join us for a free event at The Orangery when writer and lecturer David Winpenny will be talking about Pyramids in Yorkshire and Beyond. Doors open at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start.

Wakefield Artwalk - January 2015

Posted on 12 January 2015 01:50 PM by

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN VIEW OF THE DETERIORATING WEATHER, WE WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR THE JANUARY 28th ARTWALK. THE EXHIBITION SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT WILL BE ARRANGED.

Our decision does not affect other venues.

The Style, History and Influence of Art Deco

Posted on 12 January 2015 11:51 AM by

From architecture to art, furniture to fashion, and much more besides, Art Deco has been one of the most enduring styles of the modern age. Although coined only in the 1960s, the term ‘Art Deco’ describes one of the most important design movements of the 20^th Century. Taking its inspirations from ancient Egypt and the primitive art forms of America and Africa, the innovative, streamlined and decorative elegance of Art Deco reached its zenith in the 1920s and 30s but continues to influence design today. Original items from the period are now highly collectable but manufacturers frequently incorporate elements of Art Deco style into their current ranges.

Come along to our free talk to hear more.

The Year of the Celt - Talk

Posted on 13 November 2014 02:41 PM by

The next talk in our autumn programme will be given by Leeds-based author Rob Godfrey who will talk about his book, Imbolc, part one of Year of the Celt, a saga set in the Wharfedale valley in and around Otley 2,500 years ago.

This is a free event open to Society members and their guests and members of the public. The Orangery Café will be open at 7.00 pm. Teas and coffees will be available at the end of the talk.

Wakefield Civic Society 2015 50th Anniversary Calendar now available

Posted on 7 November 2014 02:10 PM by

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Society has published a special commemorative calendar.