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Westgate with Smythe Street and Drury Lane Junction early 1900s
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Westgate with Smythe Street and Drury Lane Junction early 1900s
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Stained Glass Window
Judi Alston
Stained Glass Window
Judi Alston
Laying of the foundation stone 1901
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Laying of the Foundation Stone, 1901
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Stained Glass Window
Judi Alston
Stained Glass Window
Judi Alston
1911 Half Yearly Report WIS
The John Goodchild Collection
1911 Half Yearly Report WIS
The John Goodchild Collection
Stone carving in doorway
Judi Alston
Stone carving in doorway
Judi Alston
1911 Half Yearly Report WIS (detail)
The John Goodchild Collection
1911 Half Yearly Report WIS (detail)
The John Goodchild Collection
Co-operative Symbols
Judi Alston
Co-operative Symbols
Judi Alston
Mosaic Floor
Judi Alston
Mosaic Floor
Judi Alston
Engraving of the 1878 building Bank Street façade
The John Goodchild Collection
Engraving of the 1878 building Bank Street façade
The John Goodchild Collection
1920s fashion show with under wear
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
1920s fashion show with under wear
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
The Butchers: John Gunson, George, Sidney Stringer
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
The Butchers: John Gunson, George, Sidney Stringer
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Male evening wear 1950s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Male evening wear 1950s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor
Ann Taylor modelling
Kingsway Studios
Ann Taylor modelling
Kingsway Studios
Fashion show 1920s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Fashion show 1920s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Spring 1954 fashion show
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Spring 1954 fashion show
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Dressmakers 1920s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Dressmakers 1920s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Bedding display
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Bedding display
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Fred Taylor
Donated by Les Taylor
Fred Taylor
Donated by Les Taylor
Millinery advert 1913
The John Goodchild Collection
Millinery advert 1913
The John Goodchild Collection
Butchers advert
The John Goodchild Collection
Butchers advert
The John Goodchild Collection
Map of Unity House
Drawn from memory by Joyce Reece 2013
Map of Unity House
Drawn from memory by Joyce Reece 2013
Mrs Wilson sweeping up Bank Street
Jack Wilson
Mrs Wilson sweeping up Bank Street
Jack Wilson
Jack, Adrian & Harold Wilson Bank Street 1960
Patricia Wilson
Jack, Adrian & Harold Wilson Bank Street 1960
Patricia Wilson
Getting the milk. 1956
Jack Reece
Getting the milk. 1956
Jack Reece
New kitchen, Bank Street
Jack Wilson
New kitchen, Bank Street
Jack Wilson
Patricia Wilson with pram. 1960.
Jack Wilson
Patricia Wilson with pram. 1960.
Jack Wilson
Street life on Bank Street. 1960.
Jack Wilson
Street life on Bank Street. 1960.
Jack Wilson
Children outside Picture House 1943
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Children outside Picture House 1943
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Jack Reece Bank Street
Joyce Reece
Jack Reece Bank Street
Joyce Reece
Tram on Westgate 1918
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Tram on Westgate 1918
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Bank Street to Westgate. 1960s.
Jack Wilson
Bank Street to Westgate. 1960s.
Jack Wilson
Orchestra programme 1943
The John Goodchild Collection
Orchestra programme 1943
The John Goodchild Collection
'Dads band'. Photographer unknown
Donated by Bill Nelson
'Dads band'. Photographer unknown
Donated by Bill Nelson
Double Two Christmas Dance 1956
The Wakefield Express
Double Two Christmas Dance 1956
The Wakefield Express
The Merry Macs. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Bill Nelson
The Merry Macs. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Bill Nelson
Alec Smith pianist. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Cecilia Conwaye-Wright
Alec Smith pianist. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Cecilia Conwaye-Wright
Cecilia Conwaye-Wright 1944.
Photographer unknown.
Cecilia Conwaye-Wright 1944.
Photographer unknown.
Whist drive and dance ticket 1950
Mr and Mrs Spurr
Whist drive and dance ticket 1950
Mr and Mrs Spurr
English Martyrs Catholic Ball 1951
The Wakefield Express
English Martyrs Catholic Ball 1951
The Wakefield Express
Hagenbacks staff dance late 1940s. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Eric Attwood
Hagenbacks staff dance late 1940s. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Eric Attwood
Santa with twins, 1945.
Photographer Unknown. Donated by Les Taylor
Santa with twins, 1945.
Photographer Unknown. Donated by Les Taylor
Jack and Joyce Reece, 1960 wedding
Photographer unknown
Jack and Joyce Reece, 1960 wedding
Photographer unknown
VE Day 1945
Wakefield Express
VE Day 1945
Wakefield Express
Les and Margaret Taylor, 1961
Photographer unknown
Les and Margeret Taylor
Photographer unknown
Christmas Fun
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor
Christmas Fun
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor
Elaine Lewis and bridesmaids
Photographer unknown
Elaine Lewis and bridesmaids
Photographer unknown
Cinderella poster, 1974
Courtesy of Capricorn Productions. Donated by Bobby Kent
Cinderella poster, 1974
Courtesy of Capricorn Productions. Donated by Bobby Kent
West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police Cadets 1976/77 Christmas Concert.
Photographer unknown. Donated by Lee Moorby
West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police Cadets 1976/77 Christmas Concert.
Photographer unknown. Donated by Lee Moorby
Scout Gang Show, 1984
Wakefield Express
Scout Gang Show, 1984
Wakefield Express
Big Daddy poster
Courtesy of Dale Martin Promotions. Donated by James Harrison
Big Daddy poster
Courtesy of Dale Martin Promotions. Donated by James Harrison
WRMS, 1987
Martin Franklin
WRMS, 1987
Martin Franklin
Tea Dance Courtesy of Tony Holdroyd
Donated by Joe Morris
Tea Dance Courtesy of Tony Holdroyd
Donated by Joe Morris
All Nighter Poster
Donated by Mark Redfern
All Nighter Poster
Donated by Mark Redfern
Strangeways
Photographer unknown. Donated by Ada Wilson
Strangeways
Photographer unknown. Donated by Ada Wilson
UB40
Steve Chapman Smith
UB40
Steve Chapman Smith
The Only Ones
Steve Chapman Smith
The Only Ones
Steve Chapman Smith
Flowers of Evil
Nicki Embleton
Flowers of Evil
Nicki Embleton
The Magnificent Everything
Donated by Ada Wilson
The Magnificent Everything
Donated by Ada Wilson
Sweet record cover
Donated by Roy Blacker
Sweet record cover
Donated by Roy Blacker
Devil's Answer
1977-8. Nigel Tooby
Devil's Answer
1977-8. Nigel Tooby
Devil's Answer
1977-8. Nigel Tooby
Devil's Answer
1977-8. Nigel Tooby
Human League
Steve Chapman Smith
Human League
Steve Chapman Smith
Gig tickets
Gig tickets
Award Ceremony
Photograph by Wakefield Express. Donated by Les Taylor
Award Ceremony
Photograph by Wakefield Express. Donated by Les Taylor
Speech Day, 1975
Wakefield Express
Speech Day, 1975
Wakefield Express
Political Poster
Political Poster
Political Poster
Political Poster
Local elections, 1992
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Local elections, 1992
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Wakefield Little Theatre Rehearsal, 1985.
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Wakefield Little Theatre Rehearsal, 1985.
Courtest of Wakefield Council
Old poster in Unity Hall, 2014
Ben Stevenson
Old poster in Unity Hall, 2014.
Ben Stevenson
Layers of dust
Lucy Simmonds
Layers of dust
Lucy Simmonds
Fundraiser campaign poster, 2007
Fundraiser campaign poster, 2007
Wakefield musicians unite for Unity, 2007
Bob Taylor
Wakefield musicians unite for Unity, 2007
Bob Taylor
Smyth Street corner, 2013
Nigel Ward
Smyth Street corner, 2013
Nigel Ward
Capturing Unity's heritage, 2014
Ben Stevenson
Capturing Unity's heritage, 2014
Ben Stevenson
A digital space, 2014
Liam Benson
A digital space, 2014
Liam Benson
Artistic interpretation of a changing space, 2014
Mike Bass and Oli Wormald
Artistic interpretation of a changing space, 2014
Mike Bass and Oli Wormald
Stained glass window with bees and hive
Liam Benson
Stained glass window with bees and hive
Liam Benson
Westgate with Smythe Street and Drury Lane Junction early 1900s
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Westgate with Smythe Street and Drury Lane Junction early 1900s
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Stained Glass Window
Judi Alston
Stained Glass Window
Judi Alston
Laying of the foundation stone 1901
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Laying of the Foundation Stone, 1901
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Stained Glass Window
Judi Alston
Stained Glass Window
Judi Alston
1911 Half Yearly Report WIS
The John Goodchild Collection
1911 Half Yearly Report WIS
The John Goodchild Collection
Stone carving in doorway
Judi Alston
Stone carving in doorway
Judi Alston
1911 Half Yearly Report WIS (detail)
The John Goodchild Collection
1911 Half Yearly Report WIS (detail)
The John Goodchild Collection
Co-operative Symbols
Judi Alston
Co-operative Symbols
Judi Alston
Mosaic Floor
Judi Alston
Mosaic Floor
Judi Alston
Engraving of the 1878 building Bank Street façade
The John Goodchild Collection
Engraving of the 1878 building Bank Street façade
The John Goodchild Collection
1920s fashion show with under wear
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
1920s fashion show with under wear
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
The Butchers: John Gunson, George, Sidney Stringer
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
The Butchers: John Gunson, George, Sidney Stringer
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Male evening wear 1950s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Male evening wear 1950s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor
Ann Taylor modelling
Kingsway Studios
Ann Taylor modelling
Kingsway Studios
Fashion show 1920s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Fashion show 1920s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Spring 1954 fashion show
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Spring 1954 fashion show
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Dressmakers 1920s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Dressmakers 1920s
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Bedding display
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Bedding display
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor.
Fred Taylor
Donated by Les Taylor
Fred Taylor
Donated by Les Taylor
Millinery advert 1913
The John Goodchild Collection
Millinery advert 1913
The John Goodchild Collection
Butchers advert
The John Goodchild Collection
Butchers advert
The John Goodchild Collection
Map of Unity House
Drawn from memory by Joyce Reece 2013
Map of Unity House
Drawn from memory by Joyce Reece 2013
Mrs Wilson sweeping up Bank Street
Jack Wilson
Mrs Wilson sweeping up Bank Street
Jack Wilson
Jack, Adrian & Harold Wilson Bank Street 1960
Patricia Wilson
Jack, Adrian & Harold Wilson Bank Street 1960
Patricia Wilson
Getting the milk. 1956
Jack Reece
Getting the milk. 1956
Jack Reece
New kitchen, Bank Street
Jack Wilson
New kitchen, Bank Street
Jack Wilson
Patricia Wilson with pram. 1960.
Jack Wilson
Patricia Wilson with pram. 1960.
Jack Wilson
Street life on Bank Street. 1960.
Jack Wilson
Street life on Bank Street. 1960.
Jack Wilson
Children outside Picture House 1943
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Children outside Picture House 1943
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Jack Reece Bank Street
Joyce Reece
Jack Reece Bank Street
Joyce Reece
Tram on Westgate 1918
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Tram on Westgate 1918
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Bank Street to Westgate. 1960s.
Jack Wilson
Bank Street to Westgate. 1960s.
Jack Wilson
Orchestra programme 1943
The John Goodchild Collection
Orchestra programme 1943
The John Goodchild Collection
'Dads band'. Photographer unknown
Donated by Bill Nelson
'Dads band'. Photographer unknown
Donated by Bill Nelson
Double Two Christmas Dance 1956
The Wakefield Express
Double Two Christmas Dance 1956
The Wakefield Express
The Merry Macs. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Bill Nelson
The Merry Macs. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Bill Nelson
Alec Smith pianist. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Cecilia Conwaye-Wright
Alec Smith pianist. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Cecilia Conwaye-Wright
Cecilia Conwaye-Wright 1944.
Photographer unknown.
Cecilia Conwaye-Wright 1944.
Photographer unknown.
Whist drive and dance ticket 1950
Mr and Mrs Spurr
Whist drive and dance ticket 1950
Mr and Mrs Spurr
English Martyrs Catholic Ball 1951
The Wakefield Express
English Martyrs Catholic Ball 1951
The Wakefield Express
Hagenbacks staff dance late 1940s. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Eric Attwood
Hagenbacks staff dance late 1940s. Photographer unknown.
Donated by Eric Attwood
Santa with twins, 1945.
Photographer Unknown. Donated by Les Taylor
Santa with twins, 1945.
Photographer Unknown. Donated by Les Taylor
Jack and Joyce Reece, 1960 wedding
Photographer unknown
Jack and Joyce Reece, 1960 wedding
Photographer unknown
VE Day 1945
Wakefield Express
VE Day 1945
Wakefield Express
Les and Margaret Taylor, 1961
Photographer unknown
Les and Margeret Taylor
Photographer unknown
Christmas Fun
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor
Christmas Fun
Photographer unknown. Donated by Les Taylor
Elaine Lewis and bridesmaids
Photographer unknown
Elaine Lewis and bridesmaids
Photographer unknown
Cinderella poster, 1974
Courtesy of Capricorn Productions. Donated by Bobby Kent
Cinderella poster, 1974
Courtesy of Capricorn Productions. Donated by Bobby Kent
West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police Cadets 1976/77 Christmas Concert.
Photographer unknown. Donated by Lee Moorby
West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police Cadets 1976/77 Christmas Concert.
Photographer unknown. Donated by Lee Moorby
Scout Gang Show, 1984
Wakefield Express
Scout Gang Show, 1984
Wakefield Express
Big Daddy poster
Courtesy of Dale Martin Promotions. Donated by James Harrison
Big Daddy poster
Courtesy of Dale Martin Promotions. Donated by James Harrison
WRMS, 1987
Martin Franklin
WRMS, 1987
Martin Franklin
Tea Dance Courtesy of Tony Holdroyd
Donated by Joe Morris
Tea Dance Courtesy of Tony Holdroyd
Donated by Joe Morris
All Nighter Poster
Donated by Mark Redfern
All Nighter Poster
Donated by Mark Redfern
Strangeways
Photographer unknown. Donated by Ada Wilson
Strangeways
Photographer unknown. Donated by Ada Wilson
UB40
Steve Chapman Smith
UB40
Steve Chapman Smith
The Only Ones
Steve Chapman Smith
The Only Ones
Steve Chapman Smith
Flowers of Evil
Nicki Embleton
Flowers of Evil
Nicki Embleton
The Magnificent Everything
Donated by Ada Wilson
The Magnificent Everything
Donated by Ada Wilson
Sweet record cover
Donated by Roy Blacker
Sweet record cover
Donated by Roy Blacker
Devil's Answer
1977-8. Nigel Tooby
Devil's Answer
1977-8. Nigel Tooby
Devil's Answer
1977-8. Nigel Tooby
Devil's Answer
1977-8. Nigel Tooby
Human League
Steve Chapman Smith
Human League
Steve Chapman Smith
Gig tickets
Gig tickets
Award Ceremony
Photograph by Wakefield Express. Donated by Les Taylor
Award Ceremony
Photograph by Wakefield Express. Donated by Les Taylor
Speech Day, 1975
Wakefield Express
Speech Day, 1975
Wakefield Express
Political Poster
Political Poster
Political Poster
Political Poster
Local elections, 1992
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Local elections, 1992
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Wakefield Little Theatre Rehearsal, 1985.
Courtesy of Wakefield Council
Wakefield Little Theatre Rehearsal, 1985.
Courtest of Wakefield Council
Old poster in Unity Hall, 2014
Ben Stevenson
Old poster in Unity Hall, 2014.
Ben Stevenson
Layers of dust
Lucy Simmonds
Layers of dust
Lucy Simmonds
Fundraiser campaign poster, 2007
Fundraiser campaign poster, 2007
Wakefield musicians unite for Unity, 2007
Bob Taylor
Wakefield musicians unite for Unity, 2007
Bob Taylor
Smyth Street corner, 2013
Nigel Ward
Smyth Street corner, 2013
Nigel Ward
Capturing Unity's heritage, 2014
Ben Stevenson
Capturing Unity's heritage, 2014
Ben Stevenson
A digital space, 2014
Liam Benson
A digital space, 2014
Liam Benson
Artistic interpretation of a changing space, 2014
Mike Bass and Oli Wormald
Artistic interpretation of a changing space, 2014
Mike Bass and Oli Wormald
Stained glass window with bees and hive
Liam Benson
Stained glass window with bees and hive
Liam Benson