Jewish Yorkshire for 2016 including Two New Tours
A Message From Nigel Grizzard…
Dear Friends,
Jewish Heritage Walking Tours:
Follow Bradford’s Jewish Heritage Trail
Historic Synagogues, the Merchants’ Houses, the Kindertransport Hostel and other sites of Jewish interest.
Sunday 31st January at 11.00
Meet at the entrance to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Lister Park, Bradford, BD9 4NS
and hear about the lives of Bradford’s merchants who built the great Victorian City.Sunday 14th February at 11.00Meet at the entrance to Waterstones Bookshop, the Wool Exchange, Hustlergate, BD1 1BLWatch a sneak preview of what to expect on the tour here, made by MyBradford
Jewish Heritage in Ilkley
A Mayor, a Bridge Builder, a Foreign Consul and the Kindertransport. Who were they and what were their links with the town?
Sunday 28th February at 11.00
Meet outside the NatWest Bank, 19 The Grove, Ilkley LS29 9TA
The Jews of Huddersfield -Politics, Textiles and Rugby League -
Meet by the statue of Harold Wilson, outside Huddersfield Railway Station, HD1 1JB
Explore the Leylands
The area that once was the heart of the Leeds Jewish community – see what is left of the former Jewish quarter adjacent to the city centre and hear how the immigrants were a key force in the growth of Leeds.
Sunday 13th March at 11.00
Meet at the Wade Lane entrance to the Merrion Centre, Leeds, LS2 8NJ
Jewish Harrogate
Life in a spa town, visit the synagogue and other sites of Jewish interest in the town.
Sunday 20th March at 11.00
Meet outside Bettys Café, Parliament Street, HG1 2QU
Walks are taken by Nigel Grizzard and will last approximately 11⁄2 hours and each cost £5.
To reserve your place or for further information email bradfordjewish@gmail.com, all are welcome.
We also offer customised group tours and lectures to local interest groups.
Email us to discuss your requirements.