History – Reader

£1.3m restoration secures future of Whitby’s Old Town Hall

One of Whitby's most recognisable landmarks has been safeguarded for future generations, following the completion of a £1.3 million restoration project. The programme of works has secured the future of the…

August 5, 2026Whitby

Featured History North Yorkshire

University of York helps restore legacy of 17th-century philosopher Margaret Cavendish

The University of York is working with English Heritage on a new two-year research and community project to restore the legacy of Margaret Cavendish, the 17th-century philosopher and scientist who was…

August 3, 2026York

Featured History West Yorkshire

Half a millennium in the making: the charity older than Leeds’ own charter

In 1530, Thomas Wade left money in his will to mend roads in Leeds. At the time, this was for the benefit of a market town of fewer than 3,000 people…

August 2, 2026Leeds

East Yorkshire History

New bronze arch to replace Whitby’s whale bones

Whitby's famous whale bone arch is set to enter a new chapter, with a bronze replica replacing the current bones to safeguard one of the town's best-known landmarks for future generations.…

August 1, 2026Whitby

History West Yorkshire

Leeds museums careers scheme picks up a national award for changing lives

Careers for All, the Leeds Museums and Galleries programme supporting aspiring SEND museums professionals, has won Training Initiative of the Year (Public and Not for Profit) at the British Training Awards,…

July 23, 2026Leeds