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Heritage and Archiving Training Sessions

January 28, 2013 / / No comments

As part of our Heritage Lottery funded project about the Police station the Society will be offering a series of training sessions. These will be available free of charge to members of the Society and people working on other local HLF projects. 

The society is currently in the process of planning a series of training sessions. These sessions are aimed at ensuring that our work on the archive, in conducting oral history interviews and in developing our online presence are done to professional standards. We hope that the training will help to develop new skills and allow members to participate fully in the work of the society.

Training is likely to be offered in the following areas:

  • Managing and Maintaining a physical archive
  • Managing and Maintaining a digital archive
  • Conducting effective Oral History interviews
  • Using WordPress (the software that powers this Blog)

In order to plan for these most effectively, we would appreciate it if people could contact us to let us know if they are interested in any of the above. Alternatively, if there is an area that is not mentioned above that you would like training on, that is relevant to the work of the Society, please let us know.

Feedback can be sent via the Contact Form, via e-mail to dan@kdlhs.org.uk, or to any member of the committee at speakers meetings.

We anticipate that training sessions will run in evenings at a location in central Keighley. Full details of dates, times and booking arrangements will be posted once we have gauged levels of interest in each form of training and secured qualified trainers for each.

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18th Century Pit Shaft Discovered in Riddlesden

January 18, 2013 / / No comments

A pit shaft dating back to the 18th Century has been discovered by engineers working in Riddlesden.

The Keighley News reports that the pit shaft was opened up by engineers from Northern Gas Networks whilst undertaking routine work. The news article can be read here.

Whilst Keighley and the surrounding area is not well known for it’s mining heritage there are a surprisingly large number of mines recorded in and around the town. On a visit to the National Mining Museum several months ago, the society were shown records that listed numerous sites.

The main areas of mining activity in and around the area were mines into a seam of coal that runs through Parkwood; numerous shafts were dug in and around the Denholme area and there was a seam that runs across what is now Goose Coat Lane. Some of the larger mining operations in the area included the Baxendall & Co mine at Wilsden, listed as operating in 1854 and the Horsfall & Co operations in Denholme.

For people interested in Keighley’s mining heritage the following are good starting points:

Keighley Coal, a book by MC Gill.

Keighley Photographic Society, Volume IV, No 35 includes photographs of the Western Avenue Shaft.

The Microfiche of the 1922 Keighley News contains a report of the re-opening of the Rough Holden Coal shafts.

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70′s Themed House opening at Bradford Industrial Museum

December 10, 2012 / / No comments

The Industrial Museum in Bradford is developing a 70′s themed house as part of its collection.

Based in the row of reconstructed homes at the site the new house will compliment the existing themed homes. Intended to bring the collection more up to date the museum hopes to add oral history archives of local peoples memories and a collection of toys, games and local sayings from the period to add authenticity.

The museum are keen to hear from local people who are happy to share their memories, or who have toys / games from the period that they would be willing to donate or loan to the museum for display in the 70′s themed home.

Contact details and further information can be found in this article from the Telegraph and Argus. If you have stories that are specific to Keighley, please consider sending them to the Society for inclusion in our archive. Stories can be submitted via the form on this page.

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Keighley’s Police Buildings

December 7, 2012 / / One comment

The Local History Society have been contacted by someone who is researching Police Stations, Courthouses, Police houses and holding cells in the area. He has a list from 1930 that states the following locations in the area:

Keighley, Bingley, Cottingley, Cross Flatts, Cross Roads, Cullingworth, Debholme, Denholme Gate, Eldwick, Fell Lane, Gilstead, Harden, Haworth, Ingrow, Laycock, Lingbob, Morton, Oxenhope, Park Lane, Riddlesden, Sandy Wood, Stanbury, Steeton, Dutton (I think Sutton), Thwaites Brow, Utley, Wilsden.

A quick chat with some people a little older than myself reveals that there are others in the area – though not necessarily around in 1930.

Two requests:

1) Can anyone name any other locations?
2) Has anyone got photographs or stories about any of these locations that they’d be willing to share / let the society use?

Any info will be passed to the researcher for his work – and will be pretty useful for the work the society are doing on the Police archives.

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Britain From Above

November 30, 2012 / / No comments

Britain From Above presents the unique Aerofilms collection of aerial photographs from 1919-1953. This is a website currently uploading aerial shots of Britain. They’re currently up to the 1930′s in our area and are apparently adding new pictures all the time. Here’s a link to some pictures of Keighley from the 1928 period:

Britain From Above – Keighley

You can also search for Silsden, Haworth etc, to get more results.

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BBC Collection donated to the National Media Museum

November 28, 2012 / / No comments

The BBC has donated 1000 items from its archived collection to the National media Museum in Bradford.

As part of the BBC’s celebrations of its 90th anniversary the organisation has donated some 1000 objects to the National Media Museum in Bradford. These items are now on display at the museum as part of their display covering the History of broadcasting, which has a particular focus on the History of the BBC.

Items included in the donated collection include the “Blatterphone” device which was used to broadcast Neville Chamberlain declaring war in 1939. Also included are the microphones used to record the chimes of Big Ben in the 1920′s; sound mufflers used in early sports broadcasts to muffle the sound of the crowd and; radio sets that were dropped behind enemy lines during the Second World War for use by the resistance.

Items from the collection are being gradually incorporated into displays at the Museum.

For further details see this Keighley News Article, or visit the National Media Museum Website.

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Interactive guide to the Leeds – Liverpool Canal

November 26, 2012 / / No comments

An Interactive Guide to a stretch of the Leeds to Liverpool Canal has been launched by the Canal and Rivers Trust.

Using GPS technology the Trust have developed an application for use on Smartphones. The app covers a stretch of the Canal running from Bingley’s Five Rise Locks to the World Heritage Site at Saltaire.

Users of the application will be able to access a range of multimedia files about the history of key features of the Canal, the surrounding buildings and the technologies that enabled the construction of the Canal, some 200 years ago.

Features include a demonstration of how the famous Five Rise Locks work. Whilst this has been developed with local school children’s visits in mind, it will enhance the visitor experience for all.

The Application is available via iTunes via this link.

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Keighley and District Local History Society celebrates £9900 Heritage Lottery Fund grant

November 22, 2012 / / No comments

Keighley Police Archive: Keighley and District Local History Society celebrates £9900 Heritage Lottery Fund grant

Heritage Lottery Funded

Heritage Lottery Funded

Keighley and District Local History Society is one of the first groups in the UK to receive a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) All Our Stories grant, it was announced today. This exciting project, based on the Keighley Police Archive, held in Keighley Civic Centre and led by The Keighley and District Local History Society, has been given £9,900 to collate stories about Keighley’s policing past, to produce materials based on the local police archives and make them accessible to the wider public.

All Our Stories, a brand new small grant programme, launched earlier this year in support of BBC Two’s The Great British Story – has been designed as an opportunity for everyone to get involved in their heritage. With HLF funding and support, community groups will carry out activities that help people explore, share and celebrate their local heritage.

The popular series presented by historian Michael Wood and supported by a programme of BBC Learning activities and events got thousands of us asking questions about our history and inspired us to look at our history in a different way through the eyes of ordinary people.

The programme and HLF All Our Stories has proved a real hit and now The Keighley Police Archive, is one of hundreds of successful projects around the UK to receive a grant. Keighley and District Local History Society will be working with young people, former Police officers and members of the wider community to help them develop media and communications skills and this project will give local people of all ages the chance to find out more about the History of Policing, Crime and Punishment in the town.

TV presenter and historian Michael Wood, said: “We British love our history, and no wonder: few nations in the world, if any, have such riches on their doorstep, and so much of it accessible to all of us. It is really tremendous that the people of Keighley have been inspired to get involved to tell their own story and to dig deeper into their own past. It’s brilliant that so many people are being given the chance to get involved through the All Our Stories grants. Having travelled the length and breadth of the British Isles this last year filming The Great British Story, I am certain that fascinating and moving stories will be uncovered which will not only bring to life the excitement of local history, but will illuminate and enrich every community’s connection with the national narrative.”

Commenting on the award, Andy Wade, Chairman of the Keighley and District Local History Society said: “it’s great that we have been awarded this grant and we can’t wait to get started. We know there’s so much more to discover about our past and this grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund will allow us to start making an important part of our past accessible to the people of Keighley. We are all really looking forward to working on the project and hope that a wide range of people and community groups will benefit from the project.”

Fiona Spiers, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund Yorkshire and the Humber, said: “Clearly the success of All Our Stories has reinforced the fact that we are indeed a nation of story tellers and that we want to explore and dig deeper into our past and discover more about what really matters to us. This is exactly what the grant will do for theKeighley and District Local History Society as they embark on a real journey of discovery.”

Notes to editors

About Keighley and District Local History Society

Keighley and District Local History Society was formed in 2004 to promote the conservation and study of the History of Keighley. The Society holds monthly talks about the areas past and is developing an archive that will be accessible to the public. Contributions to the collections of the society are always welcomed. Interested parties can contact our collections officer via e-mail – dan@kdlhs.org.uk, by phone – 07974374901 or in writing to KDLHS, c/o 5 Low Laithe Fold, Laycock, Keighley. BD22 0NE.

All Our Stories

All Our Stories is a new, simple, funding programme for 2012 with grants available ranging from £3,000 – £10,000 developed so everyone can get involved in their heritage. From researching local historic landmarks, learning more about customs and traditions to delving into archives and finding out the origins of street and place names All Our Stories will give everyone the chance to explore their heritage and share what they learn with others. This programme is now closed to new applications and decisions were made in October 2012.

Heritage Lottery Fund

Using money raised through the National Lottery, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) sustains and transforms a wide range of heritage for present and future generations to take part in, learn from and enjoy. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions, we invest in every part of our diverse heritage. HLF has supported 33,000 projects, allocating £4.9billion across the UK. Website: www.hlf.org.uk.

BBC Learning

BBC Learning plays a central part in meeting the BBC’s purpose of promoting education and learning. Utilising the power of the BBC’s big brands and key talent, the department puts learning right at the heart of the BBC and provides a variety of resources and learning opportunities for children, teachers, parents and adult learners. Working with partners and in local communities, BBC Learning aims to stimulate interests and encourage engagement through a variety of campaigns across all BBC genres and platforms.

For further information, images and interviews, please contact:

Dan Moorhouse, Collections Officer and Treasurer at Keighley and District Local History Society on 07974374901 or via e-mail to dan@kdlhs.org.uk

Or for more general information about the Society, please contact:

Andy Wade, Chairman at Keighley and District Local history Society on 07792665336 or via e-mail to andy@kdlhs.org.uk

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Important Announcement

November 21, 2012 / / One comment

An important announcement about the future plans of the Keighley and District Local History Society will be made public via this website tonight. At one minute past midnight (ie 00.01 on 22nd November) an important statement will be publishing onto the societies blog regarding the future direction of the Society. Please check back later on or in the morning!

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My Place Heritage Project

November 17, 2012 / / No comments

A 2 year project is beginning to engage local children with their heritage.

Funded by The heritage Lottery Fund, the My Place Heritage Project is running a series of workshops, archive sessions and Archaeological Activities for children in Keighley and Bradford.

The Project is centred on Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley, and Bolling Hall in Bradford. Pupils from local schools will be able to take part in workshops, Historical Interpretations and celebration events. These will look at a wide range of local heritage issues and cover local architecture as well as Social history.

Whilst much of the project focuses on young people there are ample opportunities for the wider community to join in. A number of community groups are involved in recording oral history interviews and volunteers are welcomed to learn new skills and participate in archaeological digs.

Further information about the My Place heritage project can be found in this keighley News article, which includes contact details for the organisers of the project.

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