The group consists of any interested people, and has informal links with Leeds University. Most members are local, but anyone from anywhere in the world is welcome to join us. There is no fee or forms - just contact us by letter - Marsden History Group, Marsden Mechanics Institute, Peel St, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6BW
or email admin@marsdenhistory.co.uk
Meetings held on 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30pm - ground floor, Mechanics Institute. See posters for details of presentations. (*11th May presentation starts at 7.00pm)
Meetings are free, but there will be a charge for presentations and member's social evenings.
Date | Event | Speaker/leader |
10th February | Business meeting | |
9th March | Peterloo retold. 1819 – 2019 | Janette Martin |
6th April | Business Meeting and Social | |
Saturday 25th April |
Joint MHG and Marsden WI coach trip to Port Sunlight, including guided bus tour | |
11th May * | Who was the real Anne Lister? | Jill Liddington |
8th June |
Business meeting |
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13th July *** | Marsden Mechanics’ Men: The Movers & Shakers of 19th Century Marsden | Stephen Challenger |
August and September |
No meetings in August and September |
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12th October |
AGM and Business Meeting |
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9th November | A Brave and Beautiful Spirit: Dora Marsden 1882 -1960 | Les Garner |
7th December | Members' Christmas Social |
The Marsden History Group website was established in 2004 by Steve Hobson who maintained it until 2007.
The site is maintained by Keith Hemsley and hosted by Learning Connections
If you have any comments about the site or its contents please contact keith@marsdenhistory.co.uk