Our Aims

PictureLindley 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.




HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2025: EDGAR WOOD'S BRIARCOURT - AN ARTS AND CRAFTS RENOVATION

We are very pleased to say that on Saturday 13 September  the owners of Briarcourt are opening its doors to visitors between 10.30am and 2pm. In addition to viewing the exterior it will be possible to view the three main reception rooms and hallway. This will provide an opportunity to take stock of the progress already made on renovating this Grade-II listed Arts and Crafts gem which showcases both the talents of members of the Northern Artworkers Guild and modern-day artisans.

Pre-booking is not available but a queuing system (NOT under cover) will be operating to manage the entrance to the house and prevent over-crowding. Please note that the gardens will not be open to visitors.

If you intend to visit Briarcourt please check out the details on the heritageopendays website. This also provides details of other Heritage Open Days events taking place across Lindley on Saturday 13 September.

Image: Briarcourt, 2025 (courtesy Vicky House)





Edgar Wood Heritage Group (Yorkshire)