Tolson Memorial Museum: a talk by author, Ann Denham, on her new book

Huddersfield Civic Society

Ann Denham, will talk about the people and places involved in natural history and Ravensknowle House, which became Tolson Memorial Museum.

Brian Jackson House

Author Ann Denham, will describe how Ravensknowle House came to be built on the edge of Huddersfield. Her talk will illustrate the interconnectivity of the Senior, Beaumont and Tolson families of Dalton, the importance of the strength of the natural history organisations in the area, the history of the growth of interest in the environment and the development of Huddersfield Technical College.The talk will cover the circumstances that led to the Ravensknowle Estate being given to the people of Huddersfield and Dr Woodhead being to invited to plan the museum. It will detail his plan and the development of what became a highly regarded local museum.Finally a brief update on the subsequent development of this museum of Huddersfield.It is anticpated that Ann Denham's new book on Tolson Memorial Museum, published by Huddersfield Civic Society, will be available to purchase at the talk.Brian Jackson house is located inside Huddersfield Ring Road, close to Huddersfield train staion and bus station There is limited street parking outside with local car parks also nearby.This event is free to attend for members of Huddersfield Civic Society. Non-members are also welcome to attend: a donation of £5 per person is suggested to help cover event costs. Thank you.

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