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Friday 20 February 2026
Votes for Women in Halifax – and Across Yorkshire: An Evening with Dr Jill Liddington
Talk, Book Sale & Signing
📅 Date & Time: Friday, 20 February 2026, 6:30 – 8:30 pm (Please arrive by 6:15 pm).
Doors Open at 5.30 to purchase drinks from the bar and view archive materials about the Albany Club, and links to Anne Lister.
📍 Venue: The Albany Club at Hope Hall. 57 Clare Rd, Halifax HX1 2JP
🎤 Talk and Q&A: A 40-minute talk by Dr Jill Liddington on the fight for women’s suffrage in Halifax and Yorkshire, followed by audience questions and a book signing.
📚 Bookstall & Signing: Books by Jill Liddington
Rebel Girls: Their Fight for the Vote
As Good as A Marriage: Anne Lister Diaries 1836–38
☕ Refreshments: Tea, coffee, biscuits, and a fully licensed bar open for drinks.
💙 Support a Cause: All proceeds go to Halifax Civic Trust, supporting work and projects in the town.
Why Attend?
✨ Discover untold stories:
Hear about local suffragettes like Mary Taylor and Lavena Saltonstall, who fought for the vote—even facing arrest in 1907.
📖 Connect past and present:
Explore Halifax’s role in the national suffrage movement as we approach the 2028 centenary of equal voting rights.
👩🏫 Meet a leading historian:
Jill’s research inspired BBC/HBO’s Gentleman Jack. This is your chance to hear her insights firsthand.
🏛 Historic setting:
Hope Hall has ties to Anne Lister, adding depth to the evening. It’s a fascinating building and worth visiting.
🎟 Tickets: £15 per person
Book early to avoid disappointment. See link below:
🅿 Parking: Street parking nearby (small fee to 8pm, contactless payments).
⏰ Please arrive by 6.15 pm for a prompt start.
For more about Dr Jill Liddington, visit: www.jliddington.org.uk
Celebrate the courage and legacy of Yorkshire’s women — reserve your place today.
Saturday 7 March 2026
🌸 Halifax Civic Trust – Spring Lunch
True North Restaurant, Dean Clough, Halifax
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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