Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
West Yorkshire History Centre
In or near Wakefield.
West Yorkshire History Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Kirkgate · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
West Yorkshire History Centre is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The West Yorkshire History Centre in Wakefield houses an extensive collection of archival documents that chronicle the history of the West Riding of Yorkshire from 1194 to the present. Visitors can explore significant collections, including records from the Stanley Royd Mental Health Hospital and the West Riding Registry of Deeds.
Place summary
The West Yorkshire History Centre is a museum located in Yorkshire, postcode WF1. It serves as a repository for historical documents and resources related to the region's heritage. The centre aims to promote an understanding of West Yorkshire's past through various exhibitions and archival materials.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6796, -1.4916
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF1 1JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Phone
- +44 1924 782030
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Kirkgate — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.wyjs.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/542577681 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Yorkshire History Centre?
- West Yorkshire History Centre is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF1 1JG), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is West Yorkshire History Centre?
- West Yorkshire History Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Yorkshire History Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF1 1JG.
- How do I get to West Yorkshire History Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF1 1JG.