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Wakefield Civic Society

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Wakefield Civic Society to unveil new plaque commemorating the city's connection with the Dunkirk evacuation of 1940

Posted on 30 May 2018 03:50 PM by

On Saturday morning, 9th June, the Society will unveil the latest of its commemorative plaques.

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Wakefield Walking Week - Guided walk of Wood Street.

Posted on 15 May 2018 05:32 PM by

On Wednesday, 23rd May, we shall be offering a free guided walk of the Wood Street area as part of Wakefield Walking Week. This is a free event.

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Special screening of new film about The Wakefield Shirt Company and Double Two shirts

Posted on 15 May 2018 05:07 PM by

On Sunday, 20th May, we will be showing our new film about the history of The Wakefield Shirt Company and Double Two shirts. This is a free event organised to coincide with the Banners Held High and Collective Spirit Festival.

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