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The Thoresby Society

The Historical Society for Leeds and District
Founded 1889


 

Lecture Syllabus 2010-2011

The following lectures have been arranged for members. Guests attending on more than two occasions will be expected to apply to join the Society.    Meetings commence at 7.15pm unless otherwise stated.
2010
Tuesday, 5th October		 1. “The Barrister and the Quaker”
Vine Joss will talk about the first attempts by women to get on to the electoral register in Leeds.
2. “The Development of Roundhay as a Victorian Suburb”
Anne Wilkinson will give an illustrated talk.
Venue: The Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds.
Tuesday,
2nd November 		“From Casino to Empire – The Music Hall in Leeds 1840 – 1914”:
Professor David Russell from Leeds Metropolitan University will give an illustrated talk on this fascinating topic.
Venue: The Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds.
Tuesday, 7th December “The Black City – The Problem of Smoke Pollution in Leeds c.1800 – 1956”
Dr. Stephen Mosley from Leeds Metropolitan University will give an illustrated talk on the impact of pollution on Leeds.
Venue: The Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds.
2011
Thursday,
13th January
To celebrate the New Year: An Evening with Oakwood Local History Society
Hilary Dyson and Anne Wilkinson will present two illustrated talks on aspects of Oakwood history. Wine will be served between the talks and the library will be open beforehand for the sale of books.
Venue: Claremont, Clarendon Road, Leeds
Tuesday,
1st February		 “Walking the Leeds – Liverpool Canal”
Pat Clark will present an illustrated look at the buildings, the history, the industrial use and present use of the Leeds - Liverpool canal.
Venue: The Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds..
Tuesday,
1st March		 “The Leeds Pottery Dig”
Kathy Allday and Jean Millard will talk about the exciting archaeological projects round Leeds.
Venue: The Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds.

Tuesday,
5th April

6.45 pm

 THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Chairman : The Lord Mayor of Leeds
This will be followed by a lecture given by Geoffrey Forster from The Leeds Library on “Samuel Smiles”.
Venue: The Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds.