Upcoming Library Events…

Two events to look out for at Keighley Library…

Saturday 21st September 2024 – The Men of Worth Project are marking the 100th anniversary of the Keighley Roll of Honour 1914-18 and the War Memorial in Town Hall Square by mounting a special exhibition. It opens this Saturday and highlights the names of people omitted from the original Roll, following extensive research by the Project. Andy Wade will be giving a talk at 10.30 am.

Saturday 5th October 2024 – There will be a talk on influential Labour politician Philip Snowden, who was born in Cowling and served on Keighley Council before becoming an MP, first for Blackburn then for Colne Valley. The talk will take the form of a panel, hosted by Alex Clifford with guests Professor Keith Laybourn, Professor Andrew Thorpe and Will Barber, between 2.30pm and 4pm.

Author: Admin Tim

Tim is a committee member of the Keighley and District Local History Society, with responsibilities for archiving the physical and digital collections, and managing some of the social media channels. He moved to Keighley about 15 years ago and joined the Society to learn more about the area.

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