Meetings Calendar of the Silsden Local History Group

 

Evening meetings are held at Silsden Methodist Church, located on Kirkgate in the centre of the town. Parking is available in Wesley Place car park nearby. Doors open at 7:00 pm for a 7:30 pm start. There is a small charge of £3 on the door, which includes a hot drink and a biscuit. 

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MONDAY EVENING MEETINGS IN SPRING 2026

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Monday 26 January

A brief AGM (a review of 2025) followed by the first showing of a short film of the eight blue plaques placed on buildings in Silsden by our Local History Group. It tells the stories behind the buildings adorned with the plaques.

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Monday 23 February

A short presentation on the historic maps covering Silsden folllowed by a chance to view our extensive local map collection spread out on tables.

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Monday 23 March

Visiting speaker Kate Mawr will give a talk uncovering some of the stories of a number of fascinating Silsden women.

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TUESDAY RESEARCH SESSIONS IN 2026

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These are held on the Tuesdays following the Monday meetings. They are held the  lower hall of the Town Hall from 2.00 to 4.00pm. Come along for an informal chat and a chance to view items brought out from the Town Archive held at the Town Hall,.You can ask any questions above family or local history and we will try to help you.

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NEXT RESEACH SESSION DATES IN  2026:

​Tuesday 27 January

Tuesday 24 February

Tuesday 24 March

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