| An original Oil Painting of Marygate, Wakefield by Joanne Shaw. |
contact: alan@a-window-to-your-past.com
| Societies taking part | |
Wakefield & District Family History Society |
| Please scroll down for a selection of photographs taken at the event. |
| A WINDOW TO YOUR PAST | |
I'm sure it will come as no surprise to everyone who visited, A Window To Your Past event held in the Ridings Centre on the 11-12th September was a resounding success, in the two seven hour periods we were open to the public an incredible 2235 visitors were recorded, when you take into account that we were competing with 30 other Heritage open days taking place within the Wakefield area at the same time, it truly shows the tremendous interest in the vast and diverse history of Wakefield and the surrounding area. The community spirit and feeling of mutual interest between all sections of the public was clearly on show with everyone exchanging comments and stories about their family history, all the societies taking part really stepped up to the mark and made every visitor feel their own particular story was important, there genuinely was a buzz of excitement from all, the feedback we are getting is most encouraging and the most asked question is will we be repeating it next year. Finally l have to say that The Mayor and her Consort and Mace Bearer in full regalia certainly added to the occasion, and l'm sure all present will agree Victor Watson the town crier also added that extra something to the event. l will conclude by thanking everyone especially the Ridings Management Team, led by Barbara Winston and all those who took part or were involved in the planning and organising. l offer you my own personal and most sincere appreciation for your effort in making the event so memorable. Alan Black - A Window To Your Past |
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 Final adjustments before opening time, shows the view visitors see from the outside |
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 The Mayors party arriving led by the mace bearer. |
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 The present day Mayor Cllr Heather Hudson with a portrait by artist Joanne Shaw of the first Mayor of Wakefield, George William Harrison 1848, in the background is a picture of Marygate 1901 taken from an original oil painting by artist Joanne Shaw. |
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 Deep in conversation. Ian Clayton, Myself " Who ever l am" and Victor Watson Town Crier |
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 Once again Victor Watson with the Mayor and Consort in front of the picture of Marygate |
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 Wakefield & District Family History stand with Elsie Walton looking on |
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 Really like this one close up of Elsie looking at the Marygate picture |
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 Three of the ladies who dressed in period costume, Sylvia Tennant, Lucy Payne, and Elsie Walton |
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 Elsie with Town Crier "honest Elsie and l are not related just a terrific photograph |
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 Elsie Walton, The Mayor and consort, then yours truly and at the front Jordan Black. |
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 This display of old wedding photographs created lots of interest. |
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 This sums up the interest shown by the large numbers of visitors |
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 Another great display of photographs that visitors enjoyed looking at. "re Outwood Community Video" |
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 To really appreciate this, flick back to number five image, these were all made by Elsie Walton |
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 A period costume displayed by Christine Ellis |
 A original oil painting of the First Mayor of Wakefield George William Harrison 1848, by artist Joanne Shaw FRSA. |
 Five members who all dressed in period costumes been photographed by the press. Jackie Depelle, Sylvia Tennant, Lucy Payne, Derek Barraclough and Elsie Walton. |
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 A display of mining memorabilia by Tony Banks. |
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All photographs by kind permission of: |