Our Aims
 Lindley Clock Tower, Huddersfield
The great architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner praised Edgar Wood for his originality and some of his greatest buildings can still be found in Yorkshire where Wood had close family connections. The Edgar Wood Heritage Group (Yorkshire) is dedicated to raising the awareness of the work of Edgar Wood, especially in Yorkshire, encouraging and carrying out research on Edgar Wood and his influence in the region and lobbying to ensure the preservation and enhancement of his work. The Group is in the process of creating an archive of Wood’s work and related subjects. Activities have included the opening to the public and interpretation of Wood’s buildings on Heritage Open Days, the organisation of lectures on the work of Edgar Wood and associated topics as well as the preparation of publications on aspects of Wood’s work in the region. |
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Heritage Open Days: Lindley Methodist Church
Saturday 9 September 2023
This year the Edgar Wood Heritage Group is joining up with Lindley Methodist Church to explore and celebrate A Tale of Two Architects.
The church is primarily the work of locally-born architect George Woodhouse but the chancel, added later, was designed by Edgar Wood. Although Woodhouse had moved to Bolton before he became an architect, he designed several buildings in his native village including the Zion Methodist Sunday Schools (Dress for Less), Lindley Zion Church (demolished), Oakes Baptist and the billiard room extension at Field Head, now the Manor House.
As well as an exhibition, there will be tours of the church and also a special showing of the film of Edgar Wood’s life and times, Edgar Wood – The Painted Veil at 1.30pm. A walking tour of Lindley featuring buildings designed by Edgar Wood and George Woodhouse and places associated with both architects will leave from the church at 3.30pm and last about an hour.
The event is free but booking is essential for both the film and walking tour.
Go here to find out more about the event and how to book:
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/lindley-methodist-church-a-tale-of-two-architects
PLEASE NOTE BRIARCOURT WILL NOT BE OPENING TO THE PUBLIC THIS YEAR
Saturday 9 September 2023
This year the Edgar Wood Heritage Group is joining up with Lindley Methodist Church to explore and celebrate A Tale of Two Architects.
The church is primarily the work of locally-born architect George Woodhouse but the chancel, added later, was designed by Edgar Wood. Although Woodhouse had moved to Bolton before he became an architect, he designed several buildings in his native village including the Zion Methodist Sunday Schools (Dress for Less), Lindley Zion Church (demolished), Oakes Baptist and the billiard room extension at Field Head, now the Manor House.
As well as an exhibition, there will be tours of the church and also a special showing of the film of Edgar Wood’s life and times, Edgar Wood – The Painted Veil at 1.30pm. A walking tour of Lindley featuring buildings designed by Edgar Wood and George Woodhouse and places associated with both architects will leave from the church at 3.30pm and last about an hour.
The event is free but booking is essential for both the film and walking tour.
Go here to find out more about the event and how to book:
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/lindley-methodist-church-a-tale-of-two-architects
PLEASE NOTE BRIARCOURT WILL NOT BE OPENING TO THE PUBLIC THIS YEAR
