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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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Wakefield Civic Society Restaurant of the Year 2017 announced

Posted on 21 April 2018 06:46 PM by

At the Society's Annual General Meeting and Events Evening held at Wakefield Town Hall on 19th April 2018, the Society announced not one but two Restaurants of the Year as voted for by members of its Dining Club.

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‘Why We Love Model Villages’ a presentation by Tim Dunn

Posted on 14 February 2018 04:20 PM by

Join us for what is sure to be a lively and entertaining talk by writer and broadcaster Tim Dunn about why we love model villages.

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Guided Walk of Wood Street and Tour of Wakefield's Town and County Halls

Posted on 14 February 2018 04:14 PM by

Join Wakefield Civic Society for a guided walk around Wood Street and/or a tour of the city's Town and County Halls.

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Behind The Lens: Ghosts, forgotten lives and other stories - A presentation by Stewart W. Jackson

Posted on 14 February 2018 04:05 PM by

Join us for this free event, a presentation of photography be Stewart W Jackson.

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