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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Wakefield Historical Society, a talk not to be missed, Dr. David Fletcher to speak to the Society on Christopher Saxton, Elizabethan Mapmaker. Wednesday 9th September, 7-00pm at The History Centre, Wakefield WF1 1JG, all are welcome. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Wakefield Historical Society, a talk not to be missed, David Fletcher to speak to the Society on Christopher Saxton's Atlas. Wed 9th September, 7-00pm at The History Centre, Wakefield WF1 1JG, all welcome. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The Wakefield Historical Society is welcoming Dr. David Fletcher to speak to the Society on Christopher Saxton, Elizabethan Mapmaker. on Wednesday evening 9th September, 7-00pm at The History Centre, Kirkgate, Wakefield WF1 1JG, all are welcome. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The prospectus for the First edition (1934) and Second edition (1939) of the pioneering work by J.W. Walker, Wakefield Its History and People". @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Now available, Bucklers Yorkshire Buildings: The Architectural and Topographical Drawings of John Buckler and John Chessell Buckler of 1804 1820. A splendidly illustrated volume. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @yvbsg.bsky.social @handhyorkshire.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
The bookplate of antiquary, John Carter, draughtsman and architect 1748-1817. @churchmonuments.bsky.social @sallybadham.bsky.social @antiquaries.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Bookplate of Wakefield historian, J.W. Walker. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Great morning at Horbury Library celebrating its 120th birthday. Fabulous "book" cake designed, made and donated by Jonathan Boulby of Horbury. A shame to cut and eat it! But they did! @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @darlingreads.bsky.social @horburysouthossett.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Are you ready for tomorrow at Horbury Library for the 120th Birthday Party. From 10-00am tomorrow. Lots happening! Love your Library, first opened 14th February 1906. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @horburysouthossett.bsky.social @darrenbyford.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Come along on Friday 13th February 10.30am to Horbury Library, when Richard Bell, Horbury artist and natural history writer recalls his lifetime links to his local library. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social @horburysouthossett.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Do not miss this event, come along and help celebrate the 120th birthday of Horbury Library on Saturday morning, 14th February. Love your Library, first opened 14th February 1906. @darrenbyford.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Charles Stothard's published hand-coloured illustration and original sketch drawing for "Letters Written During a Tour Through Normandy, Brittany etc" of 1818 published 1821. @churchmonuments.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
The splendid plate of Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou drawn 1817 by the inimitable Charles A. Stothard. @churchmonuments.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
A well illustrated account of Charles Roberts & Company Horbury. In stock now. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Wakefield Historical Society's next meeting 'New Research about the Battle of Wakefield' talk by Paul Dawson, Wed.10th December, 7pm at West Yorkshire History Centre,WF1 1JG. On Zoom @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @richardiiisociety.bsky.social @richardiiisocca.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
1928 Brough Superior catalogue.
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
A significant study that includes new information on the "battle" of Wakefield. A good area for discussion and debate. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @richardiiisociety.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
There are plans to upgrade Reading Groups? @wflibraries.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Anyone for Cricket! @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
A scholarly and attractive new book on Christopher Saxton, Elizabethan map maker and the Atlas. Available now. @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wflibraries.bsky.social
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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Rare gold & garnet sword fitting found in 2022, thought to be 1,200 to 1,300 years old will go on display at the Novium Museum, Chichester, W. Sussex. 👇 BBC News - Rare Saxon artefact to go on display at museum www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Rare Saxon artefact to go on display at Chichester museum
The Stopham sword mount has been bought for the Novium Museum after a crowdfunding campaign.
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Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
🏰 Come along to view our amazing model of Sandal Castle and listen to this fascinating talk. You will learn about the use and layout of the Castle from the ruins left behind! - 20 October - starts 5:45pm - Wakefield Library Booking essential, visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-li...
A small model of a castle in a glass case. It is in a library.
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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Edward Alexander Wadsworth was born in Cleckheaton in October 1889. He was an extremely talented painter, printmaker, draughtsman and designer. A friend of Wyndham Lewis, he was briefly a Vorticist (1914–15), producing abstract, geometric works such as Abstract Composition (1915, Tate). During
 Abstract Composition by Edward Wadsworth
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
See the blog for more; rickarobooks.co.uk/2025/08/16/a...
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Now in stock at your local bookshop "Darling Reads". "Horbury's Part in Hitler's Downfall". A local history book not to be missed. @darlingreads.bsky.social @darrenbyford.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
For those who say rude things about "Dark Age" medicine then you might want to read this. An Anglo-Saxon remedy can kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
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1,000-year-old onion and garlic eye remedy kills MRSA
A 1,000-year-old treatment for eye infections could hold the key to killing antibiotic-resistant superbugs, scientists say.
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
A T.E. Lawrence commemorative engraved glass goblet, produced by A.E.H. in 1985, for the 50th anniversary of his death, Number 18.
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Handsome and Striking binding on the Castle Hill Press, "Translating the Bruce Rogers Odyssey".
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Nanook in the North enjoying the sun in his garden.
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Jon Hawke @archaeohawke.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
#FindsFriday The scabbard stud, or boss - about 13mm (0.5in) in diameter and inlaid with red stones separated by strips of sheet gold - was found in September👇 #History www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
King's Lynn detectorist unearths warrior's gold scabbard stud
Experts say the stud, found at a detecting rally, could be one of
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
The Swaledale Sheep-Breeders Association Flock Books. @dbderbzbooks.bsky.social @brockholes-preston.bsky.social @swaledalemutton.bsky.social
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Wakefield Historical Society UK @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Tonight! 7pm, Wednesday 12 March West Yorkshire History Centre Kirkgate Wakefield Wakefield Historical Society AGM. The AGM will be followed by short talks. Find out more: www.wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk/whs-events/l...
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Lecture Programme - Wakefield Historical Society
Promoting knowledge of the area's past
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Wednesday March 12th the AGM @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social there will be short talks: “The portraits of Thomas Gent, printer and historian”, "Wakefield's first station plans, "Reform School, "Burgess Rolls" and more besides. Do come along. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Happy World Book Day
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
An account of the career of Peter Brears in the museum world. @ @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
The Gentlewoman's Kitchen, by Peter Brears, published by Wakefield Historical Publications 1984. @visitwakefield.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
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The Society of Antiquaries of London @antiquaries.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Shown in the first image is a copper printing plate depicting the bust of a crowned king holding a pyx, from the east window in York Cathedral. If we invert the colours, we get the second image, which really highlights the intricate details that were carved into the plate with great skill.
Copper plate with an engraved figure of a crowned king with a large, bushy beard. He holds a pyx in one hand.The same copper plate, but with inverted colours, so it now shows the finer details of the first image.
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
View of Rotherham, c.1830, by William Cowen, 1791-1864 (Clifton Park Museum). #NorthernArt
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Spring flowers and Nanook in Carr Lodge Park, Horbury. @horburysouthossett.bsky.social @darlingreads.bsky.social @heirline.bsky.social @visitwakefield.bsky.social
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The Society of Antiquaries of London @antiquaries.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Looking for a new time-keeping piece? How about this pocket-dial, made in 1593 for Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. The following description of it can be found in Archaeologia, Volume 40 (1866): 343-60.
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The Society of Antiquaries of London @antiquaries.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
This is a drawing of an Anglo-Saxon jewelled brooch discovered in a Barrow in Derbyshire. The ornament was composed chiefly of filigree work, of gold or silver gilt, and set with garnets, or red glass. The inward part is raised above the rest, and supposed to be gold.
Drawing of a gold coloured, circular brooch, with a large red centre with red petal like shapes coming off it. There are four small, red circles around the brooch, the rest of it appears gold with filagree working.
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
A cache of letters from Charles Waterton to Lady Anne Cullum from 1840/50s mentioning Wakefield, "Perhaps no town in England exhibits more more frequent and detestable instances of drunkenness" @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social @ancestralenq.bsky.social @antiquaries.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
A splendid copy of the Beauchamp Pageant.
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Darling Reads @darlingreads.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
We are excited to join the Bluesky community & wanted to kick off with our Indie Books of the Month for February! Grab in the shop for 10% off! Or get at @bookshop-org.bsky.social through our shop: uk.bookshop.org/lists/our-so... 💗💗💗
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Allan T Adams @allantadams.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Mad Alice Lane, York. The snicket that connects Swinegate with Low Petergate, also called Lunds Court. Alice was reputed to have committed murder, one of York's urban myths. Medieval buildings lurk up the lane. @grimartgroup.bsky.social #pen #drawing #ArtYear
Pen sketch of a narrow alleyway or snicket between closely packed brick buildings. Mad Alice Lane takes its name from a poor woman hanged for murder that reputedly lived here in the 19th century. The story conflated several events and people. The snicket links the streets of Swinegate with Low Petergate.
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Samuel Buck's prospect of Wakefield 1722. @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @wfdhistsoc.bsky.social
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
The Fleece Press edition of "Never be a Bookseller" by David Garnett.
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rickarobooks.bsky.social @rickarobooks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
T. E. Lawrence, Book Designer, with wood engraved portrait by Peter reddick, from The Fleece Press.
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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Archaeologists put together funding bid to conserve medieval wall paintings at St. Peter & St. Paul's, Pickering church, North Yorkshire which date from 1470 👇 BBC News - Funding bid to save rare medieval wall paintings www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Rare church wall paintings in Pickering to be saved
Paintings date back to 1470 but have suffered from damage and need more funding to conserve them.
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