If walls could talk – An introduction to researching house history using archives (16+)
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
Face to Face Recovery College Courses
Have you ever wondered who might have lived in your house in the past or what might have been on the land before your house existed? Archive records cared for at West Yorkshire History Centre can help you to find out the answers.
If you want to understand how to start researching your house, this guided session can get you started. You will learn how to use historic archive documents to travel back in time and help you piece together information about the property you live in or other local buildings. This workshop is delivered by our partners at the West Yorkshire History Centre.
This workshop is part of a series being held by the West Yorkshire Archive Service at the West Yorkshire History Centre. Why not check out the whole series and book your places…
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Start dates and time
| Day | Date | Times | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 November 2026 | 10.30am-12noon | 1 weeks |
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