Events
Ƶruns a diverse programme of events including visits, walks, online talks and weekends away. These are publicised to members below and in the ‘Blue Sheet’ which is mailed with our membership magazine, ‘The Victorian’, in February, June and October. Members receive priority booking.
Ƶis an CPD provider recognised by The Institute of Historic Building Conservation. Our recorded online talks can be found in our shop here. This is a fantastic opportunity to discover over 80 lectures on Ƶand Edwardian architecture, architects, and related themes including railways.
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March
The History of Brookfield – a talk by Emma Probert
Emma Probert will describe the history of Brookfield
More informationSpring Lecture Series 2026 5: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald by Robyne Calvert
Their partnership will be analysed by Robyne Calvert, a cultural historian specializing in the art, architecture and design.
More informationSpring Lecture Series 2026 6: May Morris and the Art of Embroidery by Lynn Hulse
May Morris (1862–1938), was well-known in her lifetime for her pioneering expertise in ‘art embroidery’.
More informationTalk: Chicago and Liverpool Architectural Links by Tony Murphy
This is a talk exploring links between Liverpool & Chicago in the 19th century and features that connect the skyscrapers of America with Liverpool.
More informationWalk: Burley in Leeds, Led by June Diamond
See how the Leeds suburb of Burley emerged as a Ƶcentre on this walking tour led by the ƵSociety’s West Yorkshire group.
More informationSpring Lecture Series 2026 7: Christopher Whall by Peter Cormack
Whall’s achievement will be discussed by Peter Cormack, a noted scholar of post-medieval British and American stained glass.
More informationƵShort Story Reading Group:‘The Little Milliner’by Duncan Campbell Scott
The ƵShort Story Reading Group has regular meetings to explore some of the exciting material from the golden age of the British short story, which began during the latter part of the nineteenth century. The current theme is colonial short stories, with stories from Canada.
More informationVisit: National Liberal Club
Attendees will have a tour of the extremely fine interiors of this Grade 1 listed building and a fabulous afternoon tea.
More informationWalk: Halifax ‘perhaps the best Ƶtown centre in England’, Led by Mike Ashworth
Halifax has an incredible wealth of surviving listed Ƶpublic, civic, commercial and industrial buildings in and around a fairly compact centre.
More informationApril
Talk: Henry Seebohm, Sheffield Steel Owner and Ornithologist, with Paul Hobson
Henry Seebohm was arguably the most well-known ornithologist in the late Ƶperiod, yet he has sunk into obscurity since his death in 1895. This talk looks at his life.
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