MEMBERS MEETING
Our next member’s meeting will take place on Wednesday 8th June 2022
Speaker: Mr Vincent Dorrington
Topic – “Old Lindley”
Time: 7.15 pm
Location: Elland Working Mens Club We look forward to seeing you there
Our next member’s meeting will take place on Wednesday 8th June 2022
Speaker: Mr Vincent Dorrington
Topic – “Old Lindley”
Time: 7.15 pm
Location: Elland Working Mens Club We look forward to seeing you there
The speaker at our May meeting was Robert Hamilton who gave a talk on “The Lady Globetrotter – Lizzie Humphries”.
Lizzie was born Elizabeth Yates and started life at Kelsey Street, Halifax in the 19th century. She left England for a life in Canada in 1908 and it was there that she married Mr Harry Humphries and her travels and adventures began. She, and her husband, set out to circumnavigate the world on foot. As you would expect everything did not go quite as planned. Further details of Lizzie’s fascinating life and adventures can be found in Mr Hamilton’s book “The Lady Globetrotter”.
Members thoroughly enjoyed the talk and many purchased a copy of Mr Hamilton’s book, which he duly signed.
Please contact Mr Hamilton direct if you would like to purchase a copy of his book. His e-mail is robhamilton@live.co.uk.
Let’s hope the next drama series we see on TV is based on the life of Lizzie.
The speaker at the April meeting was Denise Adlard and the talk was “A semi-humorous look at OCD” – and so it was!
Denise gave us an insight into the ups and downs of living with, and living with someone, that has OCD. Some of the scenarios shared by Denise did resonate with quite a few of the members during the evening. From the sorting of pegs into colours before hanging out the washing, which of course had to be hung in a particular order, to the precise way in which a person with OCD likes to see a table set for an evening meal – the sitting on hands being a necessity when being invited out for a meal at someone else’s house.
Denise presented information on this very serious condition in a very humorous way which, at quite a few points, had the audience laughing and often nodding in “guilty” agreement.
MEMBERS MEETING 9.3.2022
Members came out in their large numbers on Wednesday evening to hear the very popular Mr David Glover speak about the “Wittiest Vicar in Halifax”, Reverend Francis Pigou.
Reverend Pigou was born in Baden Baden, Germany to English parents. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and was ordained in 1855.
Reverend Pigou held several posts in England, as well as in Paris. He had been Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen before he was appointed the Vicar of Halifax in 1875. It was during his incumbency that the complete restoration and refurbishment of the church took place.
David’s presentation gave members an insight into Reverend Pigou’s family life and into his life within the structure of the church.
As you would expect, the presentation was very well received and enjoyed by the members.
Members may be interested in the following future presentations by David in support of the Square Chapel, Halifax. These will take place on Wednesdays at 2.15 pm.
25 May Old Halifax Photos – 10 New Selection
31 August Halifax in the 1970s
28 September Father to Gentleman Jack: Life of Captain Jeremy Lister
26 October The Life Story of Halifax Parish Church – Now Minster
30th November Fine Halifax Houses for Men, Small Flats for Women – and Almshouses
Tickets are £6.00 and can be booked online via the Square Chapel Website or tel 0343 208 6016
Andrew Gilmour led a tribute to Brian Hargreaves, a local historian and one of the founder members of the Greater Elland Historical Society. Andrew’s presentation gave us an insight into the life of Brian and into to the contribution that he made to both his community and the GEHS. The presentation also included a large selection of images which had recently been donated to the Society by Brian’s family.
A lasting legacy of Brian’s work are the books that he published, all of which are still available.
Volunteers from the History Room brought along various albums containing images and newspaper cuttings from the Brian Hargreaves Collection. These, and much more, can be viewed in the History Room and the Elland Library. The History Room is open Tuesday & Thursday afternoon 1.30 – 3.30 pm.
Andrew would like to thank David Glanfield, Maureen Odams and Richard Dyson (Richard Of York) for their valued contribution to the presentation and also to the volunteers from the History Room for bringing along some of the collection for members to view.
As you would expect, the evening was very well attended and enjoyed by over 60 members and guests.
David Allen was due to speak to the Society at the January meeting but, due to a fall, was unable to attend. The Society wishes him a full and speedy recovery and hope to see him sometime in the future.
Mr Phillip Wilkinson agreed to stand in at the last minute. Phillip gave a talk on Roman History titled “Tales of Adultery, Power and Military Might”.
The talk touched on the many different legions in Britain and around Europe, the high levels of training undertaken by the soldiers and the high standard of the equipment and weapons they had available to them. He also detailed the number of high quality, straight, roads for which they became famous. He also provided members with details of his visit to Hadrian’s Wall and the building of the wall by the Romans.
This short and informative talk was enjoyed by the members.
The Society would like to thank Phillip for standing in at such short notice.
12th January
Mr Phillip Wilkinson
A talk on Roman History titled “Tales of Adultery, Power and Military Might”.
9th February
Elland Now & Then
A Tribute to Brian Hargreaves
9th March
Mr David Glover
The Wittiest Vicar in Halifax
13th April
Denise Adlard
A semi humorous look at OCD
11th May
Rob Hamilton
The Lady Globetrotter
8th June
Vincent Dorrington
Old Lindley
A group of twenty-five members from the Greater Elland Historical Society had wonderful time when they visited Cooper Kitchen & Bar last week. Brett Rhodes and his team have transformed the property and made it into a smart and inviting venue with a strong link to Elland’s past.
The party was served with refreshments in the newly decorated function room and listened to an informative talk by Brett on this project. An original Moorgate Penny Farthing designed and crafted by Cooper Kitchen in the 1880’s hangs from the bar wall. Some of Elland’s most famous landmarks are being drawn along corridor walls, local artefacts and photographs all add style to the building.
We would like to pass on our thanks to everyone at Cooper Kitchen & Bar for their hospitality and wish them well in this new venture.
Special thanks go Rose Allinson from the GEHS who organised this local event and ensured everyone had a splendid time.
Open daily at 12 noon this is well worth a visit
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