Tag: Jim Jackson

Guided walk will explore the history of religion in Middleton

This month the Friends of Middleton Park guided walk is part of the Heritage Open Days events in Leeds. The walk and talk on Sunday (15 September 2024) explores the role of religion within Middleton. From the Reformation until catholic emancipation the Catholic faith survived because some catholic gentry allowed

1842 Children’s Employment Commission visits Middleton

In the 1830’s there was a movement towards social reform, especially towards the employment of children in the burgeoning industry of the early industrial revolution. In 1833 Parliament enacted the Factory Act which prevented the employment of children under nine from working in textile mills. Following this was a campaign

Park Life: Richard Smyth on being writer in residence at Middleton Park

It’s a complicated place, this. I like complicated places – and the fortunate thing is, it turns out that all places are complicated, if you look at them closely enough. Looking closely was what I was here to do: to look closely, and to share what I saw. More than