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“Wainstalls’ Waifs and Strays” - A talk by Kim Pearson
“Wainstalls’ Waifs and Strays” - A talk by Kim Pearson
Kim Pearson tells the fascinating and sometimes sad story of over 250 young girls who came from Liverpool’s Brownlow Hill Workhouse and Kirkdale Industrial School at the end of the 19th Century to work in the worsted spinning mills owned by I&I Calvert in Wainstalls Village, on the hills above Halifax.
Kim Pearson tells the fascinating and sometimes sad story of over 250 young girls who came from Liverpool’s Brownlow Hill Workhouse and Kirkdale Industrial School at the end of the 19th Century to work in the worsted spinning mills owned by I&I Calvert in Wainstalls Village, on the hills above Halifax.
A postive aspect to the story is that several descendants of the mill girls still live in Wainstalls today.
Kim's talk will last for approximatly an hour and is then folowed with a Q & A session. Refreshments will be available.
Why not join us for a fascinating look back at this very little known aspect of local history.
Organised by Halifax Civic Trust volunteers. All donations support the ongoing work of our volunteers promoting and protecting Halifax’s heritage and our Blue Plaques Scheme.
BOOKINGS:
Saturday 7 March 2026
🌸 Halifax Civic Trust – Spring Lunch
True North Restaurant, Dean Clough, Halifax
**NOW SOLD OUT**
Join us for a delicious Spring Lunch in the presence of the Mayor of Calderdale, Councillor Steven Leigh MBE, and Mayoress Linda Leigh. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome our guest speaker Barrie Rutter OBE, English actor and founder and former Artistic Director of Northern Broadsides, based at Dean Clough. His talk is entitled ‘Hull, Hell ’n Halifax’. It promises to be an interesting afternoon with good food and good company.
We will begin at 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start, and the event will close at 4.00pm prompt. There will be a raffle, with funds raised supporting our future work.
🎭 Guest Speaker – Barrie Rutter OBE
Barrie Rutter is the Founder and Artistic Director of Northern Broadsides. Born in Hull, his acting career has spanned over six decades and taken him from Hamburg to Helsinki, Bradford to Beijing. A true “theatre animal”, his work has included performances and direction for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre, and theatres across the UK and internationally.
His extensive body of work includes productions such as Henry V, King Lear, Macbeth, Richard III, and The Mysteries, among many others. In 2015, Barrie Rutter was awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours.
🍽️ Lunch & Booking Details
Two-course fixed price menu: £35.00
A variety of Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available
Water will be on the table
Drinks available to purchase from the bar
Tea and filter coffee available to purchase after the meal
Menu choices must be made in advance for each guest when booking.
Booking process:
Book your place(s) via Eventbrite 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halifax-civic-trust-spring-lunch-with-barrie-rutter-obe-tickets-1977769638228?aff=oddtdtcreator
Select your menu choices using the advance menu form
You will receive your tickets from Eventbrite
We will check menu selections and contact you if needed
Closing date for bookings: 28 February 2026
📌 Please arrive at 12.30pm and bring your ticket (digital or printed) on the day.
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