Horsforth Museum at the bottom of Horsforth Town St. Run by a team of volunteers. New volunteers are always welcome. The museum is open to the public weekends from the last Saturday in March to the last sunday in November. Exhibitions 2018/19 History of Education and Textiles in Horsforth. WW1 &WW2 email horsforthmuseum@hotmail.co.uk
On the Saturday 4th of May there is a one day seminar in the Stables Block behind the Horsforth Museum 11am untill 4 pm with a lunch break. Alastair Laurance will present his research of the Kirkstall Abbey Gate House. Limited seats contact Geoff Poad on 2584495 for a place admission £5 which includes refreshments.
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
St Margarets on the hill in Horsforth before the spire a remarkable building and look at the cost. Also a picture with its sprire when the church was surrounded by fields in 1950. This church was built for the congregation of Horsforth when the Bell Chapel was demolished however many other churches and chapels were constructed to accomodate the growing population in other areas of Horsforth from Woodside to Dean Head. Just to cause confusion there was another St Margarets church in Newlay Horsforth by the river across Pollards Bridge not remembered by many today as it burnt down.
Saturday 13th Aprill 2013 table top sale in the Stanhope Room 10am untill 3pm and the painting of the Queen completed last year for the Diamond Jubilee on show as we are this year celabrating her Diamond Jubilee for the Coronation. Four draw metal filing cabinet for sale make us an offer buyer must take away plus lots of bargains.
Monday, 8 April 2013
Here we have Hutchinson's shop on Low Lane. I wonder if the folk in the picture are part of the Hutchinson family?
It would also be nice to trace where abouts the shop, looks like the Woodside area can anyone answer my questions? Dates possibly around 1900.
Monday, 1 April 2013
Information and pictures featured on this blog are available in the booklet History Guide number 5 at the Museum for only £2.50 Our indoor quiz relating to the area "The Green" will guide you through the Museum it takes about 20 minutes but you should take longer allowing time to browse at all our exibits as other quizes will be launched with different subjects throughout the year. Good educating entertainment based on social and local history for all ages and free. We do have a donation box to help fund the museum. Our outdoor quiz will be available soon relating to the same area and will take around 45 minutes but you could bring a picnic if its a nice day there are places to relax on the trail or you could call into one of the many eating establishments on Horsforth Town Street.
